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The Real Hunger Games: A Battle Royale In The Grocery Aisles
August 31, 2018

Ten years ago, one-time television writer Susan Collins published the first installment in her post-apocalyptic dystopian young adult novel trilogy, “The Hunger Games.” 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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David’s Bridal Buys Blueprint Registry
August 30, 2018

David’s Bridal is taking a dive into the digital with a new acquisition aimed at making it easier for brides to register for wedding gifts. 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, Handy Tie-Up Goes Live Online
August 30, 2018

To help Walmart’s online customers access assembly and installation, the retailer is broadening its relationship with home services company Handy, which will now offer services via Walmart.com, Retail Dive reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Innovation-Seeking Big Brands Pop Up In Small Spaces
August 30, 2018

Brands might want a space to test new concepts with shoppers in brick-and-mortar retail environments, but they don’t always want the time and expense involved in building out a permanent store. To that end, retailers like Macy’s are turning to pop-up shops to showcase brands — and...

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Farm To People Aims To Be A ‘Launch Pad’ For Food Producers
August 30, 2018

To bring the concept of the farmers’ market to the world of eCommerce, online marketplaces are connecting local producers with consumers hungry for fresh food. With that in mind, companies such as Farm To People source small-batch and handcrafted proteins and produce that they deliver...

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Paytm Seeks BigBasket Partnership To Take On Flipkart, Amazon
August 30, 2018

India-based eCommerce marketplace Paytm Mall wants to work more closely with regional retailers and team up with eCommerce grocery service BigBasket to compete with Flipkart and Amazon, according to recent Reuters reports. It is currently the third-largest company competing in the country’s retail space. Get the Full Story...

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Hill Country And The Social Complexity Of Going Cashless
August 30, 2018

In the Penn Quarter neighborhood of Washington D.C., the Hill Country restaurant specializes in serving up the BBQ’s greatest hits — ribs, pulled pork sandwiches, quartered chicken. It’s popular and well-liked in the neighborhood, but if you want to taste the copious amount of BBQ...

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Dunkin’ Donuts Announces Support For Alexa Voice Ordering
August 30, 2018

Dunkin’ Donuts announced Thursday (August 30) that ordering via Amazon’s voice-activated digital assistant Alexa is now available. 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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Personalized eCommerce Boosts Diane von Furstenberg
August 29, 2018

Personalized eCommerce has reportedly been good for the Diane von Furstenberg (DVF) brand — it is now bringing in 11 percent of the firm’s revenue, according to a recent release. That was paired with the news that 50 percent of web traffic to DVF comes...