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Chanel And Farfetch Ink New Strategic Partnership
February 19, 2018

Iconic French fashion house Chanel has inked a strategic partnership deal with online designer marketplace Farfetch that will focus on deploying the latter’s operating system within the confines of Chanel’s physical boutiques, according to industry news source Business of Fashion. Get the Full Story Complete...

Retailers Roll Out Presidents Day Sales To Clear Old Inventory, Full-Priced Spring Fashions
February 19, 2018

Ever since the Uniform Monday Holiday Act took effect in 1968, “Presidents Day” has been observed on the third Monday in February. But the holiday is officially known as Washington’s birthday, as the observance started out as a celebration of his birth, after all. Get...

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When It Comes To Jewelry, Smart Can Be Beautiful
February 19, 2018

Usually the expression “you don’t know what you don’t know” is a warning. It’s meant to keep people, often entrepreneurs, from rushing after an idea, and, in so doing, biting off more than they can chew. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Restaurants May Be The New Shopping Mall ‘Anchor Tenants’
February 19, 2018

At one point, restaurants were not considered desirable tenants in shopping centers. Times have changed, however, as landlords seek to replace anchor stores in U.S. malls that are closing — particularly as shopping increasingly moves online, CNBC reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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J.Crew Hires Starbucks’ Former Digital Leader
February 19, 2018

Starbucks has announced that its digital leader, Adam Brotman, is leaving the company to become the chief experience officer at J.Crew. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Harry’s Eyes Market Outside Razors
February 16, 2018

As shaving products company Harry’s plans to announce its $112 million in new financing, the company is looking to grow its brand beyond men’s grooming. The move could provide competition from large conglomerates such as Procter & Gamble, The New York Times reported. “We’ve built...

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How Home Depot’s Hedging Against A Downturn With Digital
February 16, 2018

While much of physical retail struggled in 2017 from rapidly realigning consumer shopping habits, the team at Home Depot had an incredibly solid year, with same-store sales growing each quarter and a stock price that surged 42 percent. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Warby Parker Expands Brick-And-Mortar Presence
February 16, 2018

To help gain exposure and customer insights, Warby Parker is expanding its brick-and-mortar portfolio. The eyeglass retailer is aiming to have approximately 100 stores in the U.S. by the end of 2018, CNBC reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Shping Incentivizes Consumer Engagement With Brands For Digital Coins
February 16, 2018

To research a product, potential customers may turn to Google. But finding product information can be a bit of a cumbersome process. Consumers may have to scroll through many social media channels or product reviews to make an informed decision, after all. Get the Full...