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Toys R Us Brand Might Make A Comeback
October 03, 2018

In a potential revival of the Toys R Us brand, lenders are looking to reorganize the company’s assets into a new company. The firm would be able to invest in new retail operating businesses and keep license agreements, Bloomberg reported. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Purple And Why Retail Is Going To The Mattresses
October 03, 2018

Mattress shopping has undergone a seismic shift in the last five years that likely would have been hard to predict from the outside. Since Casper introduced the world to the concept of a mattress in a box in 2014, the competition has become multi-faceted and...

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The Nimble, Climate-Based Approach To On-Demand?
October 03, 2018

There’s always an app for that – and, usually, depending where one is in the country, there are several apps for food delivery. How, then, does a food delivery platform stand out from the crowd? For starters, these companies may seek to expand into areas...

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Can On-Demand Ordering In New York City Save Blue Apron?
October 03, 2018

Blue Apron had 2,500 employees and a $2 billion valuation just three years after its founding in 2012. But, more recently, the meal kit provider is taking a new approach to attract customers as it faces a crowded industry and a churn that is endemic...

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Stitch Fix To Expand Into UK
October 03, 2018

Stitch Fix has officially announced its plan to expand its personal shopping service into the United Kingdom. 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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Blue Apron, Grubhub Pair On Meal Kit Delivery
October 03, 2018

If you live in New York City, you can now find Blue Apron on Grubhub. 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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Has Mobile OrderAhead Become A Must Have For Coffee Shops?
October 02, 2018

Coffee shops — even ones that make extraordinary coffee — are realizing that convenience is almost as important as the brew. Consumers want their cup of joe to be ready when they show up to the store. To that end, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, rolled...

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Stadium Goods’ Secret To Nabbing A Niche Market
October 02, 2018

Sneakerheads — the colloquial term for enthusiastic sneaker collectors — are a rare and unusual breed of customer, but capturing them can be a quite a lucrative proposition. The secondhand sneaker market is worth over $1 billion a year and sneaker lovers will spend top...

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With Market’s Void, Retailers Look To Omnichannel To Build The Next Toy Store
October 02, 2018

Retailers are stepping up their kid-friendly offerings amid a growing toy market – and a void left by the closure of Toys R Us – ahead of the busy holiday shopping season. For example, Michaels is taking an omnichannel approach to creative toys and activities...