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T.J. Maxx And Marshalls Parent Company Sees Positive Trajectory
August 16, 2017

Finding a bargain in your favorite department store is always a thrill. Digging through the racks in the back of the store just to find that they have something in your size or something that fits in just the right spot in your home has...

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How Payless Beat Back Bankruptcy (And What Retailers Can Learn)
August 16, 2017

There are rarely second acts in retail — particularly once bankruptcy is in play — but, every so often, the unexpected happens. 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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Target Beats The Street As It Attempts A Turnaround
August 16, 2017

After a few quarters that would charitably be described as rough sailing, the team at Target had some positive signs of progress to announce with its latest earnings reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Panera Bread Kicks Digital Ordering Up A Notch
August 16, 2017

Engaging with consumers and boosting positive customer experience is something that’s in constant motion for brick-and-mortar retailers and restaurateurs. Naturally, technology plays a big role in helping to shape consumer expectations and, as a result, businesses are responding by integrating digital touch points in a...

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Consumer Spending Is Up — They Just Aren’t Shopping In Stores
August 16, 2017

Solid growth in retail sales should presumably be good news for America’s retailers — but as it turns out, those gains only accrued to the few, the proud and the largely digital. Brick-and-mortar retailers, on the other hand, seem to be out in the cold...

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Home Depot Shares Drop Due To Worry Over Competition From Amazon
August 16, 2017

Home Depot shares dropped more than 3 percent despite a stellar earnings report posting its highest quarterly sales in company history. 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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Why Less Is More For Creatures Of Comfort
August 15, 2017

For reasons largely unknown, at some point in the evolution of female fashion, terribly uncomfortable bordering on painful has become the accepted standard.  Shoes that are too pointy, dresses that are too tight to accommodate a fully inflated set of lungs and cosmetic rituals so...

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Direct To Consumer: Subscription Boxes For All
August 15, 2017

Subscription boxes have slowly worked their way into becoming a staple of the modern home. From Birchbox to Blue Apron, Stitch Fix and BarkBox, there doesn’t seem to be a corner of the retail industry that doesn’t have its own version. Through these companies and...

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Amazon Prime Day Boosts Overall Retail Sales
August 15, 2017

It’s no secret that Amazon is giving most retailers a run for their money. Over the past few years, the eCommerce giant has grown by leaps and bounds, innovating along the way and pushing the rest of the retail industry to new heights. Rather than...