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Grocery Tracker: Food Deflation
February 06, 2017

Costco stock saw major movement this week, rising over 3 percent from Wednesday’s (Feb. 1) close to $166.82 at the start of Thursday’s trading. The latest boost means Costco is out of the valley, for now, seeing prices comparable to those in Aug. 2016 before...

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How Self-Service Retail Is Becoming Mainstream Retail
February 06, 2017

Vending machines aren’t about soda and salty snacks anymore — even if, at the consumer level, that’s what most people think of when they think about the technology. And vending machine operators are behind that mental reset as they contemplate their own futures since vending...

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Spotify Could Delay IPO To 2018
February 03, 2017

It turns out that 2017 might not be the year of Spotify’s IPO after all. 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,...

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Elo Touchscreens Enable Brick-And-Mortar Reinvention
February 03, 2017

While much is made of online retail, most transactions still take place in-store. But even in physical retail, consumers are drawn to digital experiences. For merchants looking to keep up with consumer expectations in the digital age, in-store technologies have become key investments. Get the...

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Instant Gratification Upends Logistics Industry
February 03, 2017

In today’s instant gratification age, the expectation on speedy services in retail has naturally progressed as fast as possible. 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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Bridg Closes Marketing Loop For Restaurants, Retail
February 03, 2017

While online commerce has allowed eRetailers to source consumer data and to deliver targeted, personalized advertisements, physical retail has often lacked these capabilities. 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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Macy’s In Early Sale Talks With Hudson Bay As CEO Steps Down
February 03, 2017

Macy’s long-term CEO Terry Lundgren will soon be stepping down from his position, as announced in the summer of last year. Lundgren has been in the role for 13 years. Macy’s current president, Jeff Gennette, will take over as CEO. Lundgren agreed to stay on...

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’80s Fashion Icon Ralph Lauren Tearing At Seams?
February 03, 2017

Staying relevant and up-to-speed on what’s going on in any industry can prove to be a difficult feat. No other place is this more true than in the fashion industry. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Target Turns Its Back On Innovation
February 03, 2017

In a stunning turn of events, Target has decided to shut down two major long-term projects. While the retail giant had been working for quite some time on injecting innovation into the company, the less-than-stellar holiday season may be to blame here. Get the Full Story...