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Christopher & Banks Seeks Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
January 14, 2021

Women’s clothing retailer Christopher & Banks Corporation has voluntarily filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey, according to a Thursday (Jan. 14) statement from the company. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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New Toshiba Commerce System Offers Retailers ‘Amazon Go At Scale’
January 14, 2021

For many retailers, the digital shift was hobbled by legacy IT systems and integration complexities. Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions CEO Rance Poehler told Karen Webster that its new commerce platform, Elera, enables microservices that delivers “Amazon Go at scale” for large format grocery stores and...

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Mastercard’s Saxena: Walgreens Deal Addresses Dual Priorities Of Payments And Healthcare
January 14, 2021

The relationship announced Wednesday (Jan. 13) between Walgreens, Mastercard and Synchrony is more than a standard co-brand deal. The three companies will now team up to provide a mix of data, payment vehicles and loyalty program enhancements. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Girl Scouts Get Their Digital-First Merit Badge
January 13, 2021

Arguably the best culinary time of the year is approaching as the Girl Scouts are once again peddling their delicious wares to the general public. Over the next few weeks the seasons of Thin Mints, Tagalongs, Lemonades and Peanut Butter Patties will once again be...

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Poshmark IPO Puts Spotlight On reCommerce
January 13, 2021

The 2021 initial public offering (IPO) season is off to a fast start for the payments and commerce business, including an expected filing next week from reCommerce platform Poshmark. The closely-watched filing should list sometime before the end of the month, according to reports, and...

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Today In Retail: Walgreens To Launch Co-Branded Cards; Big Lots Reports Rise In Quarter-To-Date Comp...
January 13, 2021

In today’s top retail news, Walgreens is growing its financial services offering with the help of Mastercard and Synchrony, while Big Lots, Inc. said it has seen quarter-to-date comp sales grow by roughly 7.5 percent. Plus, Target reported that comparable digital sales increased by over...

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Epic Games And Google Are Turning Dying Malls Into Corporate Campuses 
January 13, 2021

Struggling or shuttered shopping malls are sometimes redeveloped into medical buildings, multifamily residences and even Amazon distribution centers, but some are finding new life as headquarters or campuses for major corporations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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General Motors Unveils Electric Truck, Electric Pallet And Software For ‘First- To Last-Mile Delivery’
January 13, 2021

General Motors is launching a new division called BrightDrop to offer what the automaker describes as an entire “ecosystem” of software, services, electric trucks and other equipment to provide shippers with eco-friendly first- to last-mile delivery. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Target Doubles Holiday Digital Sales; In-Store Comps Up 4.2 Percent
January 13, 2021

Target reported Wednesday (Jan. 13) that comparable digital sales more than doubled during the holiday period, while in-store sales also surprisingly grew despite the pandemic. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...