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Apple, Nike Lose Favor With Chinese Consumers
September 14, 2018

A new survey has found that big retailers like Apple and Nike are losing favor in China, as consumers are showing a preference towards local brands. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Kroger Same-Store Sales Miss Views As It Overhauls Stores
September 13, 2018

Kroger, the U.S. supermarket chain, posted same-store sales Thursday (Sept. 13) that fell short of Wall Street views, sending the stock lower in trading. 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 Sells Milk Chocolate ‘Bitcoins’
September 13, 2018

In a sweet twist to digital currency, Walmart is offering bitcoins made of chocolate. The treat, which is manufactured by Frankford Candy, is 1.42 ounces of milk chocolate, according to reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Growing A Meal Kit Service With A Distributed Farming Network
September 13, 2018

As a backyard gardener and entrepreneur, Yogesh Sharma was struck by a thought: Why is more food not grown locally? After moving to Austin, Texas, Sharma noticed the area had big yards and discovered that the region has rich soil that was fantastic for growing food...

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Zara’s Parent Company Shares Positive Outlook As It Prepares For Online Expansion
September 13, 2018

Zara’s parent company, Inditex SA, said it would continue its plan to expand online as it reported positive first-half results. 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...

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Digital Marketplaces Draw Gig Economy Workers Across Verticals
September 13, 2018

The gig economy is a formidable source of employment – and it’s not full of just Uber and Lyft drivers. There are gig workers in all sorts of verticals, from arts and design to repair and installation. Some workers assemble furniture for their clients, while...

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Macy’s Is Hiring 80,000 Employees For The Holidays
September 13, 2018

Macy’s announced it is hiring 80,000 temporary workers for the holiday season, as well as adding more employees to handle online orders. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Jet Brings Wider Selection, Faster Delivery To eCommerce Site
September 13, 2018

To better compete with Amazon, Jet is revamping its eCommerce website. The updates include a larger selection of items along with speedier delivery, among other features, as the company seeks to tailor customers’ experiences based on their past purchases and zip codes, CNBC reported. Get the...

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Good Housekeeping Comes To The Mall Of America For A Holiday Season Pop-Up
September 12, 2018

Good Housekeeping is opening up a pop-up shop in the Mall of America running from early October through the end of December, aka the holiday shopping season. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...