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Why Grocers Are Providing Fresh Options For Digital Omnicommerce Shopping
October 09, 2018

Grocers are stepping up their cross-channel digital efforts by rolling out new ways for consumers to order their groceries and have them delivered. Amazon has taken this approach with Whole Foods and Prime Now, and Kroger has recently rolled out a new delivery service dubbed...

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Magento CEO On Why Commerce In The Cloud Makes Every Moment ‘Shoppable’
October 09, 2018

In commerce, the conversion is the Holy Grail. The moment when customer contact becomes a sale, and tips over to meaningful relationships, ideally long-lasting. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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The Anti-Capitalist Prank That Made Some Serious Bank
October 08, 2018

Whether or not we live in the age of irony has been a matter of some debate for the last 20 or so years. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Amazon Turns To Manufacturers For ‘Exclusive’ Brands
October 08, 2018

Amazon is taking a new approach to its brands, extending beyond its AmazonBasics and other private-label lines: The retailer is rolling out brands that are exclusive to the site, but are not actually owned by the company. While expansion of private-label brands has been a...

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MyPeople On Gigging With Marketplace Points
October 08, 2018

For every Thumbtack or TaskRabbit, there are smaller gig economy marketplaces that aim to provide a community feel and to tap into skillsets that aren’t often found on other sites. The goal is to provide an alternative to the impersonal experience found on other gig...

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Thrive Market Stays Competitive In Grocery Segment
October 08, 2018

Eating unhealthy food has a host of downsides: It shortens people’s lives, saps their energy and puts them at greater risk for things like heart disease and diabetes. Unfortunately, for our collective waist lines, junk food is cheap in terms of actual monetary expense. The...

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Consumers Seek Backpacks And Duffel Bags As Alternatives To Handbags
October 08, 2018

Sales of women’s handbags dropped by 8 percent from 2016 to 2017, reaching $7 billion, while sales of backpacks and duffel bags have been on the uptick, Forbes reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Target Rolls Out New Brand Of Consumer Products
October 07, 2018

Target is getting into the toiletry market, gearing up to roll out a brand of consumer products dubbed Smartly. 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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Revolve Rides The Power Of Influencers All The Way To An IPO
October 05, 2018

For many shoppers, Revolve is not quite a household name as of yet. The brand largely focuses on (and sells to) younger shoppers — particularly millennials and Gen Z. But among that rather critical shopper demographic, Revolve has found a powerful sweet spot, especially for...