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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...

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The Return Of The Celebrity-Backed Brand
July 13, 2018

Celebrity brand endorsement is nothing new. The first recorded case of it dates back to the 1760s when Josiah Wedgwood and Sons, producers of pottery and chinaware, marketed their wares with endorsements from Britain’s royal family, hoping to show off the company’s inherent value and...

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Build-A-Bear Succeeds So Hard They Fail
July 13, 2018

Generally for a retail store, attracting a crowd is good news. 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...

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Retail Braces For Back-To-School Year
July 13, 2018

Though it is only mid-July, the back-to-school preparations in retail are already underway – and the National Retail Federation (NRF) has released its 2018 predictions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Retail Pulse: Fabletics Plans Expansion, Dunkin’ Gets New CEO
July 13, 2018

Fabletics is seeking aggressive growth, with the activewear retailer planning to open 75 new brick-and-mortar stores in the U.S. and other countries. Such an expansion would dramatically increase the retailer’s footprint – and bring its store count to a total of 100 locations. Get the Full...

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Pizza Hut Turns To Beer And Sports To Draw In Younger Customers
July 13, 2018

To attract younger diners, Pizza Hut has a new strategy: The quick-service restaurant (QSR) chain has partnered with the NCAA to seek an audience of 21-year-olds, and has also brought beer delivery into its lineup. The idea is to reach consumers in segments such as...