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Reliance Industries To Take On Walmart And Amazon In India
July 05, 2018

The race to be the dominating force in India eCommerce has another massive player entering the field: Billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries Limited announced its intentions to enter the ring in Indian retail, with a platform designed to create an omnichannel experience for India consumers....

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Barnes And Noble Fires Its CEO
July 05, 2018

A violation of company policies has cost Barnes & Noble CEO Demos Parneros his job. 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,...

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ASOS Wants To Do Good By Being Good
July 05, 2018

Inclusiveness is an ongoing issue for the fashion industry. Fashion models tend to be extremely tall and extremely thing, and the average wearer can find it difficult to fit into the fashion industry mold. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Finding The Worth In The Personal Touch
July 03, 2018

The digital age desperately wants to help consumers answer an important, age-old question: What should I wear today? 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...

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Consumers Accuse Walmart And Bloomingdale’s Of Extorting Alleged Shoplifters
July 03, 2018

Even shoplifters have rights, and when push comes to shove, shoplifters will push to have their rights recognized in court. 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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The Future Of In-Store Pick-Up With Lockers
July 03, 2018

As retailers expand their omnichannel efforts with in-store pickup, they are faced with a challenge: What is the best way to help their customers retrieve their orders from their brick-and-mortar stores? Home Depot, for example, is taking a page out of the Amazon retail playbook...

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Changes At Whole Foods Post Amazon Buy Rankles Workers, Suppliers
July 03, 2018

One year in, the changes at Whole Foods Market, post the acquisition by Amazon, are rankling some of the grocery giant’s employees and its supply chain. The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported that some suppliers are upset with the rates that are being levied by Whole Foods....

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Walmart Names Ex-Amex Exec As Chief Customer Officer
July 03, 2018

As competition makes it challenging for retailers to retain customers, Walmart has created a new position of chief customer officer, which will be responsible for its in-store and eCommerce offerings. Former American Express executive Janey Whiteside will fill the role, which is geared toward bringing...

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Mall Vacancy Rate Hits Highest Level Since 2012
July 03, 2018

The vacancy rate at malls around the country hit 8.6 percent in the second quarter, marking the highest level since back in 2012 when the U.S. was crawling out of the last recession. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...