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NRF: Inventory Shrink Has $46.8M Impact On Retailers
February 01, 2019

In the modern age of retail, a National Retail Federation (NRF) study has found that inventory loss, due to crime or error, is having a $46.8 billion impact on the industry’s bottom line. The organization also noted that, on average, the shrink comes at a...

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The Farmer’s Dog On Personalizing Pet Food Subscriptions
February 01, 2019

Some startups are born out of personal experience when an entrepreneur sees an unmet need in the market. The Farmer’s Dog Co-founder Brett Podolsky helped start his pet food company when he couldn’t find a way to solve his dog’s stomach ailments. After he tried many...

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How Hims Taps eCommerce To Take Taboo Out Of Millennial Male Health
February 01, 2019

Mens health and personal care startup Hims offers up a pretty straightforward business proposition. Founded a little over a year ago, Hims seeks to tap the millennial male market by offering up skincare solutions, hair-loss products and erectile dysfunction medication (specifically, a generic form of...

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Retail Pulse: Nike Opens Atlanta SNKRS Pop-Up; FAO Schwarz Plans London Store
February 01, 2019

Big brands are opening pop-up shops chock full of digital commerce technology and experiences for fans, and Nike is no exception. The company recently opened a SNKRS Pop-Up shop in Atlanta — as the city gears up for Sunday’s Super Bowl game between the Patriots and...

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Luckin Coffee Takes Aim At Starbucks With Potential US IPO
February 01, 2019

As it seeks to compete with Starbucks, Chinese startup Luckin Coffee is reportedly looking at an initial public offering (IPO) in the United States. The effort could bring in approximately $300 million, Bloomberg reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Farmstead Launches New AI-Powered Ordering Program
February 01, 2019

Farmstead has launched a new program using artificial intelligence (AI) that can save its customers money. 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...

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Sears Deal Faces Obstacles
February 01, 2019

A deal that would save Sears is facing obstacles, as the U.S. government and major mall owners are trying to block the bid from Sears’ chairman, investor and former CEO Eddie Lampert. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Lego Gearing Up For Big Expansion In China
January 31, 2019

Lego, the Danish toy company, is gearing up for a big expansion in China, reported Reuters. 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...

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Walmart Canada Provides Consumers Access To Indian Merchants
January 31, 2019

Walmart Canada is teaming up with Myntra, the Indian fashion eCommerce platform of Flipkart, to hook up consumers and merchants in Canada and India. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...