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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...

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Alibaba And The Emergence Of VR eCommerce
October 10, 2017

While not much of an event, yet, on North American shores, elsewhere in the world the countdown to Singles Day is underway. The price of cardboard is soaring in China for fear that boxes will run out, retailers nationwide have started advertising Singles Day sales...

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IKEA Explores New ‘Open-Source’ Design And ‘Co-Create IKEA’ Options
October 10, 2017

In retail news, Scandinavian home furnishings chain IKEA has announced plans to test full-range showrooms and an “open-source” design, according to reports from Reuters on Monday (Oct. 9). The new concept stores have already launched as trials in smaller city centers, including order and pickup...

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HelloFresh Is Heading Toward An IPO
October 10, 2017

Blue Apron rival HelloFresh has announced its plans for an IPO that could leave the Rocket Internet-launched firm with a $1.8 billion valuation, The New York Times reported Tuesday (Oct. 10). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Brands Court 26-Year-Old Consumers With Classes, Online Tutorials
October 10, 2017

Forget older shoppers – when it comes to the target audience retailers have set their sights on, it’s the 26-year-old millennials. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Tommy Hilfiger’s Advice On How To Save The Mall
October 10, 2017

While eCommerce has done plenty of damage to brick and mortar stores, Tommy Hilfiger believes the shopping mall can survive — as long as the brand is “phenomenal, exciting and offer great experiences.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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UberPops Out In Norway
October 09, 2017

Uber’s new CEO, Dara Khosrowshahi, in an attempt to hit the reset button on the Travis Kalanick era, is hoping to move the ridesharing company away from its aggressive and scandal-prone reputation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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RIP Windows Phone
October 09, 2017

Goodbye Windows phone. According to a recent article posted by TechCrunch, the head of the Microsoft Windows division has confirmed reports that the Windows Phone project is shutting down. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Costco Sees Shares Fall, Announces Two-Day Delivery
October 09, 2017

Bulk goods retailer Costco saw its shares fall 6 percent on Friday (Oct. 6) following the company’s reported decline in quarterly gross margins, according to a Reuters news article. Costco cited competition from new grocery delivery services as the catalyst for the revenue dip. Get...