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How thredUP Is Hoping To Kick Off An Upcycling Trend
October 25, 2018

Apparel, as an industry, is not terribly good for the environment. 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 newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing...

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How AI Is Helping Hotel Apps Get Onto Travelers’ Radar Screens
October 25, 2018

With the help of travel experts, hotels can tap into a new channel to drive online bookings: Travelers can be inspired to book a reservation after seeing a photo or recommendation from a knowledgeable explorer. In that spirit, SIX Travel provides explorers with a curated...

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How Retailers Are Riding The Smart Speaker, Voice Ordering Wave
October 25, 2018

To help consumers order and pay for the items they love, retailers are turning to technology that provides shoppers an alternative to visiting a store or tapping through a mobile app. That is, retailers are turning to the world of voice-enabled commerce. A diverse group...

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Consumer Spending To Top $1,000 Over Holidays
October 25, 2018

In the upcoming holiday season, a National Retail Federation (NRF) survey found that consumers are expected to spend an average of $1,007.24. The figure marks a 4.1 percent increase from last year when consumers said they would spend an average of $967.13, the NRF said...

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Walmart Canada Launches Mobile Pickup In 22 More Stores
October 25, 2018

Walmart Canada announced that it has expanded its mobile pickup service in 22 additional stores. 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 newsletter,...

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Hasbro And The ‘Lost Year’ For Toys
October 24, 2018

The great Toys R us derailing of early 2018 will still be being felt as the year heads into its end game — particularly as toy-buying season begins in earnest in early November. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Snack Shops Run Lean By Tapping Into Delivery Platforms
October 24, 2018

Before starting a company that leverages existing food delivery platforms to sell snacks and candy, a Canadian entrepreneur noticed an interesting trend: There were delivery-only “restaurants” coming onto the scene that only served customers who ordered from Uber Eats. “In reality, it’s just a kitchen...

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McDonald’s Beats Q3 Estimates Amid Kiosk, Delivery Initiatives
October 24, 2018

With kiosks and delivery services helping to boost check sizes, among other factors, McDonald’s beat earnings and revenue estimates for the third quarter. The quick-service restaurant (QSR) chain reported revenues of $5.37 billion and earnings per share of $2.10 compared to analysts’ estimates of $5.32...

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Target Plans No-Minimum Two-Day Shipping For Holidays
October 24, 2018

To take on competitors such as Amazon and Walmart, Target plans to offer free two-day shipping without a minimum order. The offering will be available on “hundreds of thousands of items” between Nov. 1 and Dec. 22, CNBC reported. Get the Full Story Complete the...