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Nike Is Becoming Less Cool For Generation Z
October 12, 2017

Teen spending behavior is changing, according to recent findings from investment bank and asset management firm Piper Jaffray Companies’ semi-annual “Taking Stock With Teens” survey. In this year’s edition, the results of which were announced Wednesday (Oct. 11), teens appear to have a measurable, growing...

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Luxury Brand Coach Rebrands As Tapestry
October 12, 2017

Coach is branching out — and rebranding to reflect that reality, according to CNBC reports published Wednesday (Oct. 11). The world got a look at that new vision this week when Coached rolled out its new name — Tapestry — as it tries to reintroduce itself to the...

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Morgan Stanley Analyst Says Amazon Private Labels Can Boost Bottom Lines
October 11, 2017

In recent Amazon news, an analyst from financial firm Morgan Stanley has predicted the eCommerce platform’s private label retail sales could provide an added boost to its bottom lines. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Kroger Considers Saying Goodbye To Convenience Stores
October 11, 2017

It looks like Kroger might be unloading its $1.4 billion convenience store business — an announcement that has filled the retail industry with glee and has sent the grocery store chain’s shares a-soaring. The news came via a statement issued at the company’s investor conference. Get...

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Putting The Sparkle In Non-Alcoholic Cocktails
October 11, 2017

Like most innovators, Sharelle Klaus, CEO of DRY Sparkling, was first and foremost a person with a problem: She was a pregnant foodie, suddenly unable to pair her meals with wine and equally unable to find much outside of soft drinks or plain water in which...

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Is Starbucks’ Growth Future In China?
October 11, 2017

Coffee chain Starbucks sees China as its largest growth opportunity, and company CEO Kevin Johnson says the firm is pushing full speed ahead as it maps out it growth plan for the next 10 years, according to Bloomberg reports published Tuesday (Oct. 10). Get the...

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Subscription Commerce Comes To Gap’s Baby Line
October 11, 2017

Clothing retailer Gap announced news on Tuesday (Oct. 10) that it is dipping its toe in the subscription commerce waters. According to CNBC reports, the company’s baby division has launched its foray into the space and is now offering a baby clothes subscription outfit box....

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Walmart Says Online Sales To Increase 40 Percent In 2018
October 11, 2017

Walmart is placing a bigger emphasis on online sales, with the company’s executives saying they are cutting more costs to free cash for new eCommerce initiatives and store improvements. The company hopes the new moves will help it remain competitive. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Connected Commerce: It’s Not Just For Retailers
October 11, 2017

Think you can’t teach an old finance dog new tricks? Think again. 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. By...