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Why Health And Beauty Retailers Are Driving Digital Innovation
February 11, 2019

Amid great technological change, health and beauty retailers are developing strategies to drive innovation. In some cases, retailers are using social media tools such as Instagram to post promotions and product tutorials — or interact openly with consumers about their offerings. Get the Full Story...

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Outdoorsy On Adventure Travelers, Driveway Surfers And Trying To Be The Airbnb For RVs
February 11, 2019

Entrepreneurs sometimes see opportunity in places that are far from the hustle and bustle of city life: When spending time in San Francisco, Outdoorsy Co-founder and CEO Jeff Cavins spotted an unmet need for accommodations other than hotels or home shares in scenic destinations. And...

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Payless ShoeSource Could End Up In Bankruptcy Again
February 11, 2019

Payless ShoeSource is reportedly gearing up for another round in bankruptcy court, with one news outlet reporting it could happen within the next two weeks. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Walmart, Six Other Retailers See Judge Dismiss Shoplifting Lawsuit
February 11, 2019

Walmart and six other retailers saw a federal judge toss out a lawsuit that accused the group of forcing shoplifters to take expensive classes or otherwise be reported to the local police. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Can Digital Assistants Take Luxury Retail To The Next Omni Level?
February 11, 2019

A common, enduring fantasy for many consumers — a group that likely includes many PYMNTS readers and writers — is walking into a high-end retail store, chain or boutique that sells luxury brands, and spending vast sums on the best clothes, shoes, handbags, watches and other items....

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Record Retail Spending Expected This Valentine’s Day
February 08, 2019

A recent survey showed that retailers are going to get some love on Valentine’s Day, according to reports. 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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Walmart Debuts Online Private-Label Furniture Brand
February 08, 2019

Walmart has released a new online-only furniture brand called MoDRN, the company said on Friday (Feb. 8). 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...

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How Madhappy Turned T-Shirts Into A Lifestyle Brand
February 08, 2019

T-shirts and hoodies are not, generally speaking, complex fashion items. The average T-shirt costs about $6 to manufacture (overseas), a high-quality hoodie can run from $11 to $18 to make (also overseas) and T-shirt manufacturers aren’t hard to find. And pretty much everyone wears them regardless...

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Walmart’s Allswell Goes On Tour; Target To Expand Debut Of New Loyalty Program
February 08, 2019

Startups in the eCommerce space have long enabled their customers to experience their products in real life (“IRL”) through temporary retail shops, and now, digitally-focused brands belonging to major retailers are taking a similar approach. News this week came that Walmart’s Allswell brand will be letting...