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Instagram Expands Shoppable Posts To Eight More Countries
March 20, 2018

After testing shoppable photo tags in 2016 and bringing the Shopping on Instagram feature to U.S. users last year, Instagram is now rolling out the feature for business accounts to eight more countries: Canada, Brazil, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Spain and Australia, TechCrunch...

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Walmart Gets Handy With Installation Service
March 20, 2018

Walmart has announced that it is partnering with Handy to offer customers at more than 2,000 of its stores installation and assembly services. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Pinterest Expands Shopping Ads Tool To Reach More Advertisers
March 20, 2018

In an attempt to boost its ad portfolio, Pinterest is expanding its Shopping Ads tool to reach hundreds of marketers and advertisers. 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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Mysterious Investor Leads $56M Funding Round For Furniture Retailer Made.com
March 20, 2018

British startup Made.com just received a new $56 million (£40 million) round, led by a mystery investor, with participation from existing investors Partech Ventures, Level Equity and Eight Roads Ventures. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Macy’s Rolls Out Mobile Checkout
March 19, 2018

In an effort to make checkout easier for customers, Macy’s plans to roll out mobile checkout in its brick-and-mortar stores. The technology, which is powered by the retailer’s mobile app, is expected to be deployed to all of Macy’s full-line stores by the end of...

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Target Red Card, Experiments With New Loyalty Program
March 19, 2018

As growth of Target-branded Red Card payment cards has slowed, the retailer is beginning to experiment with a new rewards program: Dubbed “Target Red,” the new program will not be linked to a debit or credit card, The Star Tribune reported. “We know not everyone...

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How Luxury Timepieces Can Become A Subscription Business
March 19, 2018

Luxury timepieces — and other collectibles — are often purchased as keepsakes. But what are consumers to do if they want to try them on for size and style before making a commitment? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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L’Oreal Buys ModiFace As It Picks Up Pace Of Digital Expansion
March 19, 2018

L’Oreal, the beauty company, is gearing up to buy ModiFace, the Canadian tech company that makes beauty products for the digital world. 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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Small Toy Vendors Could Go Under Thanks To Toys ‘R’ Us
March 19, 2018

With Toys ‘R’ Us shuttering all of its U.S. stores as part of its bankruptcy, small vendors could follow suit as the Toys ‘R’ Us and Babies ‘R’ Us locations disappear. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...