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H&R Block Inks Tax Software Partnership With Walmart
January 17, 2018

Tax preparation firm H&R Block announced Tuesday (Jan. 16) that it would link up with megaretailer Walmart in what is being billed as an exclusive partnership, according to Globe Newswire reports. Under the terms of the deal, H&R Block will become the sole provider of tax software...

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Startup Spotlight: Hutch Furniture App Helps Make Houses Homes
January 17, 2018

Once upon a time, if a customer bought a couch, that was it: That was their couch for the next 30 years, and they didn’t need to go furniture shopping again (or if they did, it was for matching curtains, a rug or a side...

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Private Labels Have Their Roots In Coffee And Hats
January 17, 2018

The most popular time of the day when people drink coffee isn’t just a factoid: It’s a viable marketing strategy. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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Restaurants Reinvent Surge Pricing
January 17, 2018

Dynamic pricing is not just for Uber and Lyft. One pioneering London restaurateur has brought the pricing strategy into the dining room. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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AI, Big Data And Automation Take Center Stage At NRF
January 17, 2018

Several new innovations that change the way retailers manage inventory and consumers purchase products were on display at the National Retail Federation’s annual trade show, The New York Times reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Holiday Spending In US Hit $108 Billion
January 17, 2018

Consumer spending during the holidays in the U.S. came in at $108 billion, marking a 14.7 percent increase from a year ago. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Dunkin’ Donuts Rolls Out Mobile Drive-Through
January 17, 2018

There are few situations in QSR more annoying than ordering ahead — and ending up waiting in line anyway behind those people who did not. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Walmart Names New International CEO
January 17, 2018

Walmart has named a new CEO for its international unit. Long-time employee and Chief Operating Officer Judith McKenna will take on the job. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Fixing Footwear Blues, The Unattended Way
January 17, 2018

With growth rates that look more like tech companies and less like vending operators, the interactive retail kiosk market is poised to reach $1B just three years from now. The newly released Retail Kiosk Report, in collaboration with USA Technologies, tracks the growth and the use cases across 11...