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Future Tech Comes To eCommerce
February 20, 2020

Future tech is no longer the province of high-end retailers. Innovations in 3D and augmented reality (AR) eCommerce are leveling the playing field and bringing conversion-centered visual technology to any online retailer. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Wexner To Sell Majority Stake In Victoria’s Secret
February 20, 2020

As more shoppers moved to eCommerce, L Brands CEO Les Wexner wagered on opening more brick-and-mortar locations. Wexner has staunchly supported malls and believes that shoppers’ fixation with phones will subside. But on Thursday (Feb. 20), The Wall Street Journal reported that Wexner plans to...

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Laura Ashley Catches Second Wind With Funding From MUI
February 20, 2020

Laura Ashley shares have recovered in the aftermath of an agreement finally reached between its main shareholder and leading creditor, The Financial Times reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Spreaker Partners With Staples On Podcast Studios
February 20, 2020

Podcast company Spreaker has teamed up with Staples Connect in Boston and its surrounding areas to be the hosting and distribution vendor in the podcast space at retail stores, according to a release.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Adore Me: Giving Lingerie A High-Tech Touch
February 20, 2020

While Victoria’s Secret struggles as the lingerie industry goes increasingly omnichannel, a hyper customer focus and an obsession with tech has helped AdoreMe build a solid eCommerce presence, along with a cautious brick-and-mortar play. Chief Technology Officer Bogdan Lukaciu tells PYMNTS how the brand has...

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Legacy Brands’ Retail Shelf Space Is Shrinking
February 19, 2020

Legacy brands like Clorox and General Mills are facing increased competition due to store placement by retailers using their own data gathering practices to see what customers prefer to shop for and how they behave in stores, according to a report by The Wall Street...

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Amazon Is Building A Traditional Supermarket In LA
February 19, 2020

The normally staid and stable supermarket business is suddenly a hotbed of activity. And the antagonist, per usual, is Amazon. 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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Navigating The Overstuffed Weight Loss Market
February 19, 2020

The fact that obesity has grown to epidemic proportions in the U.S. and around the world is, regrettably, old news at this point. According to a late 2017 report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, almost 40 percent of American adults and nearly 20...

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Walmart Aims To Build Décor, Clothing Business
February 19, 2020

Walmart is still seeking the right combination of fashion and home, while its online shopping initiatives have been rewarded with an eCommerce grocery purchase boon. Marc Lore, who is Walmart’s U.S. eCommerce business president and chief executive officer, said the merchant is dedicated to providing...