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Sears Looks To Shoes And Precious Metals To Jump-Start eCommerce
August 07, 2018

For all of Sears’ many issues in recent days, one has to applaud their incredible persistence in the face of difficult odds. 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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Walmart To Launch Its Answer To Everlane
August 07, 2018

According to reports in Business of Fashion, Walmart is quietly looking to launch a direct-to-consumer clothing line to appeal to Gen Z consumers. In a similar vein to Allswell, Walmart’s direct-to-consumer mattress brand that launched earlier this year, the clothing line will be sold through Walmart’s...

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Staples’ Serenity-Now Approach To Back-To-School
August 07, 2018

About 22 years ago, Staples released what was arguably the best back-to-school commercial in human history. 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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US Toy Industry Sales Grow To $7.9B After Toys R Us Closure
August 07, 2018

In the first half of 2018, sales in the U.S. toy industry rose by 7 percent to $7.9 billion. The increase occurred during the liquidation of Toys R Us, market research group NPD said in a press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Mattress Firm Eyes Bankruptcy, Store Closures
August 07, 2018

As Mattress Firm, Inc. looks to shutter money-losing locations and find its way out of leases, people familiar with the company say that the retailer is mulling a bankruptcy filing. On the news, Tempur Sealy International Inc.’s stock rose 5.2 percent and closed at $52.64,...

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How Micro-Fulfillment Centers Help Fill eCommerce Grocery Orders
August 06, 2018

In the digital age, shoppers are trading the grocery store aisles for online ordering and opting to have their items packed for pickup or delivery. But supermarkets face a dilemma: How to fill all of those eCommerce orders? Companies such as Takeoff Technologies provide an...

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MoviePass Cancels Price Hike, But Limits Monthly Movies
August 06, 2018

The ongoing MoviePass drama continues this week — the firm is working hard to regain its footing after a destabilizing few months. 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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215K Retail, Manufacturing Jobs Added In July
August 06, 2018

While economists had predicted that hiring would slow this year, U.S. employers have been expanding their payrolls, adding an average of 215,000 jobs per month through July. By comparison, employers added 184,000 jobs on average over the first seven months of 2017, the Wall Street Journal reported....

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Pepsi CEO Indra Nooyi To Step Down
August 06, 2018

After 12 years – and a recent spate of run-ins with activist investors – Pepsi CEO Indra Nooyi will step down from leading the food and beverage firm. She will be succeeded in the role by Pepsi President Ramon Laguarta as of October 3. Nooyi will remain...