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Abercrombie & Fitch To Slash Store Sizes
January 13, 2020

Retailer Abercrombie & Fitch is shrinking its footprint as it makes plans to exit top malls and shopping centers, Bloomberg reported on Monday (Jan. 13). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Kohl’s CEO Defends Amazon’s Role In Helping Drive Traffic, Sales
January 13, 2020

How good of a pal is Amazon to other retailers? That’s the question getting traction over the last few days, thanks to the less-than-stellar holiday sales at Kohl’s. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Walmart Will Add Shelf-Scanning Robots To More US Stores
January 13, 2020

As it grows its collection of robots, Walmart will bring shelf-scanning robots to 650 additional stores in the United States by the conclusion of summer. The Bossa Nova devices, which are six feet tall, move through aisles, and send alerts to the handheld devices of employees when...

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Authenticating Luxury Goods, Remotely And Reliably
January 13, 2020

There is no shortage of online marketplaces for consumers seeking luxury goods, slightly used. The challenge, however, is knowing they are actually getting the real deal. Counterfeiting is a thriving global business that is expected to rake in around $1.8 trillion by the end of 2020. That’s a massive...

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Why Health And Fitness Are Driving More Retail Change
January 13, 2020

Fitness and wellness are helping to change the face of retail in 2020. 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 daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

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Knitters Expand Their Craft With Subscriptions
January 13, 2020

Before Megan Graddy co-founded the PostStich knitting subscription service, she had served as a publicist and had segued into small business marketing. Her mother, Amy Rosenbaum, was a longtime knitter who had worked in yarn stores in Florida and had a knack for selecting projects for her...

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India’s Antitrust Body Calls For Investigation Into Flipkart, Amazon
January 13, 2020

In an order on Monday (Jan. 13), the antitrust body of India said it has called for a probe into potential competition law violations by Walmart’s Flipkart and Amazon.com Inc. Both firms deny the claims, CNBC reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Esports Venue Coming To Mall of Georgia
January 13, 2020

Allied Esports and Simon announced that the Mall of Georgia, located in Buford, Georgia, will host the companies’ initial esports venue, according to a press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Despite Amazon Relationship, Kohl’s Has Sour Holiday Season
January 10, 2020

The year is off to a less-than-stellar start for Kohl’s. 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 daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this...