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Walmart Teams Up With Microsoft For Cloud Technology
July 17, 2018

Bolstering a relationship between two Amazon rivals, Walmart has reportedly inked a deal with Microsoft to leverage the tech company’s cloud capabilities. The idea is to make the shopping experience easier and faster for consumers, CNBC reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Bristle — For When A Dog’s Breath Is Worse Than Its Bite
July 17, 2018

Consumers love their pets, and will do almost anything for them. From exotic grooming rituals, spas and jewel-encrusted collars to premium foods and meal delivery services, America’s most pampered pets are bringing a whole new meaning to the expression “It’s a dog’s life.” Get the...

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IHOP: Back On Brand And Embracing Delivery
July 17, 2018

IHOP, having officially moved on from its foray into becoming a burger joint, is now moving into the wild world of food delivery. Whether the customer is hankering for breakfast or lunch, IHOP will make sure it gets to their door. Get the Full Story...

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MoviePass Parent Co. Shares Sink 20 Percent
July 17, 2018

Even as Helios and Matheson CEO Ted Farnsworth claims that MoviePass will be making $600 million by the end of 2018, shares of the parent company behind MoviePass plummeted to a new low on Monday (July 17). The stock plunged to 12 cents, but Farnsworth...

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A New Take On Shoes, From A Very New Merchant
July 16, 2018

While parenting books cover a wide variety of topics big and small, very few adults go into the adventure of raising children knowing exactly how much time, effort and energy they will spend trying to keep their children in properly fitting shoes – nor do...

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The Meal Kit As A Grocery Play
July 16, 2018

Grocers are taking on the meal kit industry by rolling out ready-to-cook options in their aisles, but they face a choice: Should they carry another brand’s meal kits or develop their own kits in-house? Oregon-based New Seasons Market, for example, decided to pick the latter...

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Gymboree Refreshes Brand On Amazon’s Prime Day
July 16, 2018

With Amazon rolling out Prime Day deals, Gymboree is revamping its digital presence along with a refreshed product and personality. The changes include updated websites along with an app with augmented reality (AR) functionality, CNBC reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Retail Sales Rise 0.5 Percent In June
July 16, 2018

Topping off a quarter of strong consumption, Americans spent more at retailers in June than the prior month. The Commerce Department said on Monday (July 16) that retail sales increased by 0.5 percent in June from May, The Wall Street Journal reported. Get the Full Story...

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Putting A Price On Puppy Love
July 14, 2018

Here at PYMNTS, we see it all, often in the form of press releases – most of which claim to be the next big thing in retail, commerce and financial services. These days, those ideas are often associated with crypto. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...