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Office Depot CEO Steps Down
August 23, 2016

Roland Smith, CEO of office supplies retail chain Office Depot, said on Monday (Aug. 22) that he planned to retire as the company’s CEO, although he would still remain as chairman of the board, according to numerous reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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How Cashless Vending Is Empowering Consumer Choice
August 23, 2016

Remember when the dollar bill slot was the biggest advance to hit vending machines? Donna Trego, CEO of 63-year-old Coastal Canteen, says that was then, but this is now when it’s cashless all day, every day. That, Trego says, drives both consumer choice and higher...

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Foot Locker Rides Footwear Trends To Solid Earnings
August 22, 2016

In a sea of difficult earnings reports, Foot Locker has clocked in as an island of relative strength. Earnings for the second quarter of 2016 were $127 million, or 94 cents per share, up from $119 million, or 84 cents per share, a year ago, beating...

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Supply Chain Software Firms JDA Rebuffs Honeywell Takeover
August 22, 2016

It looks like supply chain software firm JDA will be able to hold off an acquisition attempt by Honeywell International. The firm announced Friday it was able to secure $570 million from Blackstone Group, an equity investment fund. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Kanye West Pop-Up Stores Were Here — And Now They’re Gone
August 22, 2016

Taylor Swift might not want to hear this, but now, Kanye West is — almost literally — everywhere. 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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Olympics Gear From Rio Now For Sale
August 22, 2016

If you still haven’t gotten your fill of the Olympics, why not buy a ball used in one of the games or a pair of boxing gloves worn by an Olympic champion? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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inVia, The Monthly Robot Subscription Service
August 22, 2016

Meet inVia Robotics, a startup that is redefining both the warehouse and automation models by developing robots that, rather than just assist humans in the shipping process, can now place items directly into boxes to be shipped. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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PYMNTS Daily Data Dive: Target Blames Apple, Best Buy Blames Target
August 19, 2016

Consumer electronics are battling a strong headwind. The scapegoat seems to be Apple, and the impending launch of the iPhone 7 is the only hope for relief. Target blamed its disappointing Q2 earnings on the drop in Apple sales, while Walmart was less inclined to...

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Gap Gets Slapped On Earnings (Again)
August 19, 2016

“Fall into the Gap” was once a popular marketing tagline for Gap Inc. Now it’s a grim description of the way the company’s numbers are going, except maybe replace the word “Gap” with “chasm.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...