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Xiaomi Debuts Mi Watch Wearable
November 05, 2019

Chinese electronics company Xiaomi rolled out its first smartwatch dubbed the Mi Watch, which is said to look similar to the Apple Watch. The firm is competing with Apple for the lead position in the market for wearables, according to reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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UK Retail Up 0.6 Percent Despite Bureaucratic Instability
November 05, 2019

October retail spending was up 0.6 percent in the U.K. compared to October 2018, in spite of the turmoil over Brexit and the upcoming general election, the Financial Times reported on Monday (Nov. 4). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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David’s Bridal Avoids Bankruptcy With Debt Deal
November 05, 2019

David’s Bridal has reached a debt deal, enabling the bridal chain to avoid another round in bankruptcy court. 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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Innovating The Stink Out Of Athletic Wear 
November 04, 2019

The problem with most athletic wear is that no matter how well it works, no matter how comfortable it is and no matter how much one loves a piece, eventually it will start to stink. Badly. Washing can hold off the issue for a time, but...

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Coty Brings Back CoverGirl Tagline, TV Ads As It Tries To Undo Makeover
November 04, 2019

CoverGirl cosmetics maker Coty Inc. is making an about-face, years into a turnaround that hasn’t yet taken hold. The company is doing away with a revival plan hinged on bringing out new products as well as adding businesses, while its new strategy is to reduce...

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Social Media Changes Foreshadow New Retail Developments
November 04, 2019

Social media keeps on evolving, and that could bring big changes to the retail environment, especially as the preferences of younger consumers continue to evolve. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Setting Sights On Children’s Customizable Eyewear
November 04, 2019

Pair Eyewear Co-Founder and CEO Nathan Kondamuri started wearing glasses when he was 8 years old, around second or third grade. He told PYMNTS in an interview that he remembers “how daunting” and uncomfortable “of an experience it was getting glasses for the first time.” It’s...

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Barneys’ Flagship Madison Avenue Store To Stay Open For Now
November 04, 2019

As the buyer of the luxury retailer brand negotiates with the store’s landlord, Barneys New York’s flagship store on Madison Avenue in Manhattan will stay open for at least another year in a smaller form. Fred’s, the store’s famous eatery, will also stay open, Reuters reported....

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Moody’s Predicts Difficult Retail Landscape, Lowers Profit Forecast
November 01, 2019

A new report by Moody’s Investors Service predicts that growth for retailers will slow due to the costs of integrating eCommerce with brick-and-mortar operations as well as increasing price wars between companies, according to a report by CNBC. Get the Full Story Complete the form...