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Walmart Gets Ready To Black Friday Rumble
November 10, 2017

Two weeks before Black Friday, Walmart is already preparing and hoping to get shoppers thinking that way as well. In a Thursday (Nov. 9) announcement, Walmart released news that its U.S. stores would be rolling out color-code in-store sections for various types of goods during...

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The Frightful Five: iPhone X Delivers, AmazonFresh Doesn’t
November 10, 2017

Apple dominated the news this week, with the new iPhone X making headlines (and animoji karaoke taking Twitter by storm — although the actual, intended function of the Face ID technology leaves a bit to be desired). Amazon also had a big news week, with a...

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Mickey Drexler Wanted Amazon To Buy J.Crew
November 10, 2017

Mickey Drexler, chairman of J.Crew, thinks his company would be a perfect target for Amazon, which spent billions this summer to purchase Whole Foods Market. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Macy’s 3Q Comps Down, But Digital Puts Up Digits
November 10, 2017

The physical world, for Macy’s, is proving weighty – but might online efforts give succor? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

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Why Big Data Is ‘Strategic Spaghetti’ For Retailers
November 10, 2017

Retail secret sauce? Throwing spaghetti strategically makes it much more likely to stick. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

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No Storefront? No Problem: Future Retail May Be Unattended
November 10, 2017

If only shopping weren’t so … shoppy. Sure, eCommerce takes away a lot of the hassle, but sometimes you need that last-minute pair of sunglasses or gloves, and ordering them online just isn’t an option. At least, not until Amazon invests in some beam-me-up magic....

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Adidas Mobile App An eCommerce Shoe-In?
November 09, 2017

Fans of Adidas athletic footwear have a new option for shopping on the go. The German sportswear giant has finally released its first shopping mobile app for iOS and Android, allowing shoppers to bypass the mobile web browser and buy directly through the mobile app...

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Food And Fashion: A Recipe For Foot Traffic?
November 09, 2017

Target and Walmart proved that consumers are willing – indeed, eager – to buy their groceries where they are already shopping for clothing and other goods. But will they be as eager to buy clothing from their grocery stores? Get the Full Story Complete the...

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The Power Of Direct Mail To Recall Conversions In Digital Channels
November 09, 2017

The era of ascendant digital channels has come with a concurrent war on paper.  Why write a check when you can swipe a card (or tap your phone)? Why mail a customer a coupon when a quick email is cheaper to get out and just...