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Bulletin: A Cheaper Way To Sell In-Store
February 22, 2017

Bulletin — described as “WeWork for retail” — opened its second New York City retail space this week while also raising funds in anticipation of opening additional NYC locations as well as eventually branching out to other cities. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Jet Welcomes Walmart Brands To Its Site
February 22, 2017

Following its $3.3 billion acquisition of Jet.com this past fall, Walmart is looking to expand its offerings beyond its own website to compete with eCommerce giants like Amazon. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Happy Returns: In-Person Returns For eTail
February 22, 2017

In a twist on contemporary retail trends toward online channels, consumers still largely prefer to return in-store. This consumer preference can be a pain point question for digitally native merchants, especially since eCommerce return rates are categorically higher than their brick-and-mortar counterparts. One logistics technology...

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Lower Gas Prices, Changing Weather Fuel US Automotive Growth
February 22, 2017

The U.S. automotive industry has long been a barometer parallel to the country’s overall economic performance. 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...

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Home Depot Up In Q4, For Full-Year
February 22, 2017

Home Depot’s earnings have reportedly reaped the benefits of a strong U.S housing market. Earlier this week, Home Depot reported that Q4 sales beat analysts’ projections, hitting $22.2 billion. Same-store sales rose 5.8 percent in Q4. Home Depot said it added $11 billion to the...

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UPS To Roll Out Saturday Ground Delivery
February 22, 2017

As online shoppers grow to expect, if not require, quick and easy shipping of their purchases, logistics companies have been making investments to keep up with increasing demand. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Retail Personalization May Not Come Soon
February 21, 2017

In today’s fast-paced world of smart devices, consumers are becoming more demanding with regards to product and service delivery. Welcome to the age of instant gratification. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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The Evolving Face Of Etsy
February 21, 2017

Until 2005, handmade and digital didn’t have much interaction with each other, as authentic craft goods were more the provenance of the local art show, craft fair or farmers’ market. But Etsy, intentionally named with a nonsense word to denote its founder’s dedication to building...

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Chipotle Rolls Out ’Smarter Pickup Times’
February 21, 2017

Chipotle Mexican Grill recently upped its restaurant technology game, enabling shorter wait times via digital order scheduling options. 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...