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How Wegmans Is Changing Lives — One Rapper At A Time
February 26, 2018

In an era where customer loyalty is hard to come by, the devotion — bordering on fanaticism — of Wegmans’ fans is the stuff of legend. Year after year, the upstate New York grocery store chain is either ranked as America’s favorite or at least...

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The Sweet Side Of Building A Luxury eCommerce Brand
February 26, 2018

While most startups are a labor of love, love is rarely the starting point for a business venture. Couples go into business together all the time, of course; it’s just not usually something they decide to do on their first date. Get the Full Story...

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Apple May Make Wireless Over-The-Ear Headphones
February 26, 2018

KGI analyst Ming-Chi Kuo and Apple Insider are reporting that Apple could be making new wireless over-the-ear headphones following the success of its in-ear AirPods. The new devices may be sold under Apple’s own brand, even though Apple owns the Beats headphone brand, TechCrunch reported. Get...

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Restaurants Take On Digital Innovation With Mobile Ordering And Payments
February 26, 2018

It’s a big job to bring restaurant dining and ordering options to consumers who may use multiple digital channels. 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...

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SmartCart Rolls Into New Zealand Grocery Store
February 26, 2018

Consumers don’t have to be Amazon Prime members (or Seattle-area residents living near the first Amazon Go markets) to have a checkout-free grocery experience. Shoppers who live in Ellerslie, a suburb of Auckland, New Zealand, can get the same at the local Four Square store...

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InStitchu Notches $2.5 Million Investment
February 26, 2018

To allow it to focus more on the customer side of the business, tailored suit startup InStitchu has taken a $2.5 million investment from clothing manufacturer Dayang Group, Techcrunch reported. The purpose of the investment was to strengthen ties with Dayang, according to InStitchu Co-CEO James Wakefield....

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Nordstrom Founding Family Finalizing Go Private Offer
February 26, 2018

Nordstrom is gearing up to go private, with the founding family finalizing a plan, reported Reuters. 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...

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Airbnb Expands Into Luxe Travel Services And Hotels
February 23, 2018

Facing slowing growth and pressure from regulators, Airbnb is introducing new services targeted toward travelers who choose luxury accommodations and hotels. On Thursday (Feb. 22), the company introduced upmarket travel services as well as a new category of properties, according to news from Reuters. Get the...

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Subway Introduces MyWay Loyalty Program
February 23, 2018

Subway announced it is launching a new loyalty program that will offer its customers tokens that eventually mature into dollars. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....