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Stitch Fix’s Second Act
December 06, 2017

Stitch Fix’s recent initial public offering (IPO) didn’t quite live up to expectations. The target IPO price was $18 to $20 a share. Instead, its stock opened at $16.90 — and, by the end of the day, the price came in at $15 a share. Day...

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Walmart Shortens Its Legal Name To Reflect New Direction
December 06, 2017

Walmart is changing its name — its legal name, that is. According to news from The Wall Street Journal on Wednesday (Dec. 6), the big box retailer is making the switch from “Wal-Mart Stores Inc.” to simply “Walmart Inc.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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How The Porch Pirates Stole Christmas
December 06, 2017

The porch pirates have returned for another season of holiday suburban swashbuckling. 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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Walmart Goes Omnichannel In Brazil
December 06, 2017

Walmart’s Brazilian unit is reportedly integrating its physical retail and eCommerce activities and is expanding its online marketplace operations. 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...

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Walmart Is Selling Out Of Meal Kit Subscriptions
December 06, 2017

Blue Apron has some new competition: Walmart, which has sold out of some of the meal kits it recently began selling on its website. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Pizza Hut Is Now Delivering Beer With Pizzas
December 05, 2017

Quick service restaurant (QSR) chain Pizza Hut has begun testing beer delivery at its Arizona locations, according to Tuesday reports from CNBC. Wine delivery is slated for availability in January. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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For Merchants, As World Shrinks, Top Lines Can Get A Boost
December 05, 2017

Innumerable are the stories that say retail is dead. But scratch below the surface of the headlines, and the industry may not be moribund — but instead may be evolving. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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The Changing Holiday Shopper
December 05, 2017

The one-time shopper is the bane of the eCommerce merchant’s existence. They come, they shop, they even convert — only to disappear into the digital ether, never to be heard from again. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Starbucks Rapidly Expands In China
December 05, 2017

A new Starbucks coffee chain location opens every 15 hours in China, according to Tuesday reports from CNBC. With more than 3,000 stores already in operation in the country, another 2,000 are in plans and slated for opening by 2021. Get the Full Story Complete...