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Pizza Heats Up Fresh Innovation In The Retail World
October 01, 2019

Everyone loves pizza, save, perhaps, for communists and nihilists. Okay, that’s not the best joke ever from the PYMNTS Bureau of Stand-Up Comedy, but the point is that the popularity of pizza constitutes a driving force for ongoing retail innovation – and we have proof....

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Google, Levi’s Collaborate On Jacquard-Enabled Jackets
October 01, 2019

In their newest collaboration, Google and Levi’s are announcing versions of Levi’s Trucker Jacket that are Jacquard-enabled. The jackets, which include the Sherpa Trucker and Classic Trucker in men’s as well as women’s versions, will retail at $248 for the Sherpa Trucker and $198 for...

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Amazon Advances Grocery Store Plans
October 01, 2019

With an increasing focus on a brick-and-mortar presence, Amazon is advancing a plan to open a chain of U.S. grocery stores with locations in Chicago, Philadelphia and Los Angeles. The company has inked over one dozen leases in the Los Angeles area, The Wall Street...

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Will Tariffs Make Retail’s Holidays Less Than Festive?
September 30, 2019

It looks like tariff worries could take a bite out of retail spending this holiday season. According to new data out from AlixPartners cited by RetailDive, only 31 percent of consumers are planning to spend the same or more than they did in 2018. That...

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Paint By Numbers Gets An AR Upgrade
September 30, 2019

Americans spend quite a bit of money each year attempting to be artistic. The combined revenue of America’s two largest arts and crafts shops, Hobby Lobby and Joanne’s, came in at over $7 billion in 2018 alone. Some of those consumers are knitting, sewing and painting, while...

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Toys Spark Retail Changes As Holidays Approach
September 30, 2019

The world of toys has changed and keeps on changing, and that means changes, too, for toy retail —  changes that reflect some of the hottest trends in commerce. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Forever 21 Files For Bankruptcy; Plans To Exit Asia, Europe
September 30, 2019

Fast-fashion chain Forever 21 has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The company said it will close a large number of physical stores worldwide, CNBC reported on Sunday (Sept. 29). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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How Digital Platforms Tackle Luxury Travel Reservations, Payments
September 30, 2019

Luxury travelers may trade the typical beach vacation or amusement park trip for more exotic and adventurous destinations, such as Costa Rica or Naples, Italy. And this segment is willing to spend big on their excursions. But many luxury trips can run aground without effective...

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Are Online Resale Sites Rife With Counterfeits?
September 30, 2019

Counterfeiting is stereotypically the domain of luxury goods, where fraudsters dupe unsuspecting shoppers into buying fake handbags, accessories or beauty products. But as with the tainted baby formula scandal a decade ago and more recent vape-related illnesses, possibly due to tampered cartridges, counterfeiting can affect...