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Are Retailers Missing Out On ‘Supershoppers?’
October 27, 2016

Shoppers today just aren’t what they used to be. 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 completing this form,...

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Ahead Of Election, Cautious Holiday Shoppers?
October 27, 2016

Big data and analytics firm IRI said Wednesday (Oct. 26) that its third quarter IRI Consumer Connect findings showed that as many as two-thirds of U.S. consumers (sampled across 2,200 respondents) think their financial health will weaken next year — a belief that holds true regardless...

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eCommerce Eroding Traditional Retail Metrics
October 27, 2016

Traditional retail metrics are no longer sustainable — or are rapidly becoming such — in a digital retail environment. 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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Groupon Grabbing Up LivingSocial
October 27, 2016

Two sites that were once competitors will now become one.  Groupon has agreed to acquire D.C. based daily deals site LivingSocial. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Menswear’s Bonobos Not Monkeying Around With Personal Service
October 26, 2016

Bonobos, the men’s clothing brand that began life online and has now pushed into the physical realm, is betting on the tactile experience to boost sales. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Target Pushes Out Free Shipping Deadline, Expands Promo Activity
October 26, 2016

Retailer Target will continue to offer free shipping into January, in tandem with what Reuters reports said are “more deal-driven promotions” through the holiday shopping season. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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QVC Goes Omnichannel For Beauty
October 26, 2016

Digital retailer QVC is going after the fast-growing beauty market with the launch of its Beauty iQ network, a cross-platform beauty shopping experience that will launch on Oct. 31 and is expected to be viewed in over 40 million U.S. homes. Get the Full Story...

Staples’ Easy Button Integrates with IBM’s Watson
October 26, 2016

Staples said Tuesday (Oct. 25) that it has entered a new phase of its Staples Easy System pilot program, which now includes the “Easy Button” office supply reorder function. Through that function, IBM’s Watson technology helps streamline office supply reordering processes for Staples Business Advantage...

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Nordstrom Hiring 3 Percent Less Seasonal Workers
October 26, 2016

Nordstrom, the department store operator, announced it would hire around 11,400 part-time workers for the holiday shopping season that officially kicks off on Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...