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ByteDance’s TikTok Strikes Deal With Merlin To Take On Spotify, Apple
January 23, 2020

To take on streaming services in the class of Apple Music, Amazon Music, and Spotify, ByteDance’s TikTok has been creating a new music streaming offering. And it has now struck a licensing deal with Merlin, a worldwide agency that represents many artists and independent music...

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Why Plus-Sized Fashion Doesn’t Have A Future
January 23, 2020

The fact that women’s fashion sizing is less than inclusive is not exactly a new issue. The average female shopper in the U.S. is a 14 or 16 – depending on whose numbers one is looking at, 35 percent to 60 percent of women are defined...

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UK Fines Fender To The Tune Of $5.9M Over Anti-Competition Charges
January 23, 2020

Guitar-maker Fender allegedly pressured online retailers to sell its products at inflated prices. The European arm of the company has consequently been penalized £4.5 million ($5.9 million) for violating competition laws in the U.K., as the Financial Times reported. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Driving Subscription Satisfaction With Plan Options, Free Shipping
January 23, 2020

Digital innovators are giving consumers the chance to experience all sorts of products and services through the subscription business model. They are allowing consumers to listen to a stream of their favorite music, build their wardrobes with curated apparel, and even try out a new...

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How Amazon, Western Union And Other Players Are Pushing To Improve X-Border Retail
January 23, 2020

The world is getting smaller — people have been saying that for decades. And retail and commerce-related payments are certainly a big part of that trend. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Apple Brings Connected Fitness To The Gym With New Apple Watch Effort
January 23, 2020

With new fitness collaborations that make it simpler for Apple Watch owners to accrue rewards, purchase items and monitor workouts, Apple unveiled its “Apple Watch Connected” gym effort. The effort aids Apple in creating a whole ecosystem around the smartwatch and offering owners additional places to use...

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SoftBank-Backed Grofers Hires 4K Employees For Shopping Event
January 23, 2020

Online grocery company Grofers has contributed ₹100 crore to boost its India operations. A top official also confirmed that the company has hired 4,000 more employees to staff its nine-day shopping event, according to a report. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Fairway Said To Seek Bankruptcy That Keeps Some Stores Open
January 23, 2020

Grocery chain Fairway is in bankruptcy negotiations with Village Super Market Inc. to keep some stores open as Fairway attempts to sell the company, Bloomberg reported Wednesday (Jan. 22). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Express To Shutter 100 Stores To Save $80M Per Year
January 23, 2020

By closing 100 stores in the next two years, Express aims to save around $80 million annually over the next three years, as reported by CNBC. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...