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Mall Closures Hit Small-Town America Hard
January 20, 2017

The rise in online shopping continues to have dire impacts on the traditional shopping model. As a result, announcements of mall closures and brick-and-mortar outputs shutting down have become all too common. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Uber Will Pay $20M Fine For Drivers’ Earnings
January 20, 2017

Taxi-hailing app Uber Technologies is paying $20 million in a settlement with the U.S. government over charges it exaggerated potential earnings when trying to recruit drivers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Sephora’s Brand Balancing Act
January 19, 2017

It is hard to overstate the degree to which Sephora has changed the game in cosmetics retail. One of physical retail’s few success stories in recent years, Sephora has an avid base of very loyal cosmetics shoppers built with the right combination of good in-store...

Starship Technologies: Delivering Food By Robot
January 19, 2017

The food delivery guy is getting a run for his money. Self-driving robots are in the works, ready to deliver and satisfy that craving. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Snap Kitchen’s Locations Are A Healthy Snap
January 19, 2017

Hungry – and healthful – Texans, Chicagoans and Philadelphians have gotten the first tastes of a new fresh-food chain. 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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Flipkart Funds Parenting Startup TinyStep
January 19, 2017

Online and mobile parenting social network and parenting guide startup TinyStep recently received a $2 million investment from India’s largest eCommerce firm, Flipkart. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Consumers Emote More Than Retailers Think
January 19, 2017

Breaking a promise can have a detrimental effect on any relationship. And in the retail world, apparently, that holds as well. Apparently, while it may seem like a no-brainer, consumers are both happy and loyal when brands deliver on what they feel they were promised...

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BCBG Closes Stores, Faces Restructuring
January 19, 2017

BCBG announced plans to close stores and restructure the company due to mounting pressure from its debt burden and more consumers opting to shop online. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Uber Adds Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits Option
January 19, 2017

More employers can now get on the Uber train in helping their employees get to work. 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...