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Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz To Resign In 2017
December 02, 2016

Starbucks announced a new leadership structure on Thursday (Dec. 1) that it said will help to usher in a new wave a digital growth. As of April 3, 2017, the company’s longtime CEO and Chairman Howard Schultz will step down from his role and will...

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Gilt Pop-Up Shop Sets Sail On Celebrity Cruise Line
December 01, 2016

Gilt is taking a new path into the physical world. 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...

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Omnichannel Lures Thanksgiving Shoppers
December 01, 2016

Retailers are getting a sustained lift from omnichannel initiatives beyond the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, Internet Retailer reported. 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...

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Verint Acquires OpinionLab For VoC Solutions
December 01, 2016

Customer engagement optimization solutions provider Verint recently announced its acquisition of OpinionLab, a provider of continuous voice of the customer (VoC) listening solutions that drive smarter, real-time customer engagement in the digital space. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Netflix Will Let Consumers Download Their Shows
December 01, 2016

Netflix had an early Christmas present on offer for anyone who has ever been deep into a binge when they were forced to suddenly be someplace where streaming isn’t an option. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Adidas Is Using Retail Stores To Change The Way We Run
December 01, 2016

Adidas is going big with its New York opening. Just outside of Times Square, the massive brick-and-mortar commerce hub is about a little more than the sneakers the German company is best known for. Across its several stories, the store features a cold-press juice bar,...

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Sweetgreen Faces Class Action Lawsuit
November 30, 2016

Fast-casual restaurant chain Sweetgreen is facing a class action lawsuit from blind customers and a Washington Lawyers’ Committee (WLC) for Civil Rights and Urban Affairs. The lawsuit alleges the company failed to make its online ordering platform accessible to blind customers, thereby violating the Americans With...

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Walmart’s Online Sector Gains Traction
November 30, 2016

The holiday season started off with a bang. And almost immediately, data started pouring in that shows why it’s more important than ever for retailers to invest heavily in online solutions. Walmart has been doing just that and is already seeing the benefits. Get the...

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Are Those Watches Sold On Walmart.com Really Cartier?
November 30, 2016

Cartier has said that some diamond watches being sold on Walmart.com this past Black Friday — for as much as $18,000 — may not be authentic. Fortune reported that the upscale jeweler said that it could not vouch for the authenticity of the watches, sold by...