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eBay Adds Apple Pay
July 24, 2018

Apple Pay is coming to eBay. 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, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to...

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Chick-fil-A Moves Into Meal Kits
July 24, 2018

A new entrant has stepped into the meal kit game. Chick-fil-A is about to experiment with the concept in Atlanta. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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Custom-Building A Good Night’s Sleep
July 23, 2018

It seems as of late that everyone is trying to sell you a mattress in a box. If one wants a mattress on demand these days, there’s Casper, Leesa, Purple, Tuft and Needle, Saatva, Tulo, Layla, Snuz – and that isn’t even a comprehensive list,...

Walmart Looks To Influencers To Boost eCommerce
July 23, 2018

To bring influencer photos, videos and recipes to its product pages, Walmart is teaming up with Collective Bias and RichContext. The content will appear below the product information and images, and will vary based on the product, Digiday reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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IKEA Gears Up For First Store In India
July 23, 2018

Marking a departure from its do-it-yourself business model, IKEA plans to have a 150-person assembly team for its first store in India, located in Hyderabad. The company decided to create the team after research showed that many consumers in the local market would not want to...

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Pop-Ups Getting A Boost From Social Media
July 23, 2018

Many people are flocking to pop-up shops and experiences in the hopes of capturing an Instagram-worthy photo — which is good news for merchants in more ways than one. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Robots Serve Up Innovation (And Food) In Restaurants
July 23, 2018

Restaurant robots aren’t just for flipping burgers or preparing pizzas: They can also work in the front of the house and serve customers. Bear Robotics’ Penny, for example, is an autonomous runner and busser. As an assistant to staff, Penny can take food directly from...

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Why Publicity Stunts Go Wrong So Easily
July 21, 2018

When planning a large-scale marketing push or publicity stunt, it can be easy to overlook the fact that getting attention is hard, and getting positive attention is even harder. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Will Children Point The Way Forward For Wearables?
July 20, 2018

Children are the future — that’s just a biological fact, and the theme of an old Whitney Houston song. And when it comes to wearables, children may indeed encourage future growth, and perhaps even enable a challenge to Apple. Get the Full Story Complete the...