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WeWork Steps Into Retail With J.Crew
February 15, 2018

In WeWork’s first fashion partnership, J.Crew will host a panel discussion series and sell items from its spring collection at several of the co-working company’s locations across the U.S. The talks — and the retail offerings — will come to WeWork spaces in New York,...

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Delivery Hero Faces Crowded Market
February 15, 2018

The CEO of a German food delivery service is aiming to break even in 2018, despite competition from Amazon and Uber. Still, Delivery Hero’s Niklas Östberg said those companies could negatively impact his service’s bottom line, Reuters reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Retailers See Spend On ‘Big Ticket’ Valentine’s Day Gifts
February 14, 2018

Roses are red, violets are blue and consumers are buying gifts other than flowers on Valentine’s Day, too? Apparently, yes. Florists, as it turns out, made up less than 10 percent of total spend among top Valentine’s categories in 2017. Luxury brands, jewelry stores and women’s...

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Reinventing Main Street, One Scoop Of Cookie Dough At A Time
February 14, 2018

Chocolate chips cookies are possibly the world’s most perfect dessert, particularly when eaten pulled fresh from an oven.   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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2018 Started With Big Retail Sales Drop
February 14, 2018

Retail sales in the U.S. recorded their largest drop in almost a year, as households seem to be tightening their belts when it comes to major purchases like new cars and building materials, according to CNBC reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Chipotle Hires Taco Bell’s CEO
February 14, 2018

After turning Taco Bell into a lifestyle brand and introducing breakfast at the quick service restaurant (QSR), CEO Brian Niccol is heading to Chipotle Mexican Grill. Chipotle’s shares jumped more than 10 percent following the news, CNBC reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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eBay Plans New Augmented Reality Features
February 14, 2018

eCommerce marketplace eBay will add new augmented reality (AR) features this year to make shopping on its site more engaging. As a result, the auction site is at work on a new AR kit, Fortune reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Joymode Turns Movie Nights, Camping Trips Into Subscriptions
February 14, 2018

It’s no secret: Millennials are saddled with student loan debt, and they’re facing more expensive rent. But they also love experiences. They want to camp, and they want to hold backyard movie nights with big projection screens. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Sam’s Club Pushes A Prime Competitor
February 14, 2018

Sam’s Club is undertaking a strategic shift— one that began last month with something of a bang when Sam’s announced it is closing 63 stores as part of its overhaul strategy for the business. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...