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Banana Republic Unveils Women’s Apparel Subscription Service
August 19, 2019

To provide unlimited access to its collection of women’s apparel, Banana Republic unveiled its online subscription service called Style Passport. The company plans to roll out the offering to U.S. customers at the end of September and has the aim of adding apparel for men...

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Amazon Raises Seller Fees Due To Digital Tax In France
August 19, 2019

With a 3 percent digital tax passed by the French government, Amazon is hiking seller fees for small and medium-sized businesses in France beginning in the fall. The eCommerce company cited the tax as the reason for the increase, CNBC reported. Get the Full Story...

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UK’s Labour Party Wants To Take Over Vacant Retail Properties
August 19, 2019

The UK’s Labour party wants to allow local authorities to take over vacant properties in an effort to give the country’s retail market a boost. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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What To Expect From Back-To-School Shopping
August 17, 2019

There is no set national date for the beginning of school in the United States because there is no set date to go back to school. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Closing The Last Mile In Prescription Delivery 
August 16, 2019

In many retail markets, there is incredible pressure to pick up the pace of delivery. Amazon switched from two-day shipping as its standard base (rapidly followed by Walmart and others), groceries delivered within an hour or two is becoming increasingly mainstream and there is any...

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Retail Pulse: Kohl’s To Curate Brands With Facebook; Domino’s Rolls Out eBike Tie-Up
August 16, 2019

Brick-and-mortar retailers are teaming up with social media platforms to curate labels for their stores and their websites. Kohl’s, for instance, will bring emerging brands to over 50 physical retail locations and online starting in the fall through Curated By Kohl’s. The retailer also plans to...

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Flywheel To Shutter Some Cycling Locations
August 16, 2019

In the latest reported sign that boutique fitness studios are struggling to keep pace with home exercise offerings, Flywheel Sports Inc. is shuttering over a quarter of its locations. The New York-based company said it will close a dozen of its 42 stores, Bloomberg reported....

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Pasta Passes Sell Out At Olive Garden
August 16, 2019

With fans of the restaurant chain looking to get an unlimited fix, Olive Garden‘s Never Ending Pasta Pass sold out in one second. All 24,000 passes were bought by customers, Fox Business reported. Members spent more than $100 for a nine-week pass. According to the...

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Carvana Opens Car Vending Machine In LA, Marking 20th In US
August 15, 2019

Carvana, the eCommerce platform for buying and selling used cars, opened its latest Car Vending Machine in the Westminster area of Los Angeles, the company announced today (Aug. 15) in a press release.  Eight stories high, the vending machine holds 30 vehicles where customers can...