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The Stakes Have Never Been … ‘Steakier’
October 10, 2020

In the absorbing 2015 documentary “Steak (R)evolution,” a French chef cries out, “To beef, or not to beef?” For carnivores and omnivores, that’s what you call a silly question. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Social Commerce And Livestreaming Attract Big Brands In Southeast Asia
October 09, 2020

People are shopping more and they’re shopping for more. That’s the current state of play in Southeast Asia where social commerce is growing rapidly as brands try to find new ways to sell during the pandemic. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Dollar General Introduces ‘popshelf’ Store Concept
October 09, 2020

As an extension of its non-consumables strategic plan, Dollar General has unveiled its new popshelf retail store concept. 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...

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Facebook Announces eCommerce Initiative To Support Black-Owned Businesses
October 09, 2020

To support Black-owned businesses and their communities, Facebook has introduced its #BuyBlack Friday event in the United States. 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...

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How SMBs Could Edge Out eCommerce Giants This Holiday Season
October 09, 2020

With the holiday shopping season set to kick into high gear with Amazon Prime Day on Oct. 13-14, online merchants in America and beyond are preparing for the earliest, most aggressive selling season ever. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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ShoppingGives: When Philanthropy Makes Good Business For Retailers
October 09, 2020

It’s the middle of an unprecedented pandemic, and the health of the economy seems to change on a day-to-day basis. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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Grocery Round-Up: Instacart’s Big Valuation Jump, Kroger’s Ghost Kitchens And Grocery Deals Come To Prime...
October 09, 2020

Another busy week in grocery as it seems the pace kicked up in the race to capture the consumer’s grocery dollar. Instacart saw its valuation double to just over $17 billion, Kroger made its move on the prepared food market, Amazon brought its grocery business...

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Some Restaurants Opt For A Long Winter’s Nap
October 08, 2020

In September, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) issued updated guidance about on-premise dining as follows: “Findings from a case-control investigation of symptomatic outpatients from 11 U.S. healthcare facilities found that close contact with persons with known COVID-19 or going to locations that offer on-site...

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Today’s Top Retail News: Voice Tech Turns Kiosks Touchless; 10.10 Shopping Festival Ramps Up
October 08, 2020

In today’s top retail news: an Israeli startup has launched an interactive kiosk that leverages voice technology, the 10.10 Shopping Festival counts Kroger and Ulta in its lineup, and AR is finding new applications in the COVID era. Get the Full Story Complete the form...