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Fitness With Fur Babies: The Next Health And Wellness Money Hole?
January 18, 2018

Forget crazy cat ladies — it seems that millennials, as a whole, are crazy pet people. They are not afraid to orient their lives and spending around their “fur babies,” whether that means cooking dinner for their pet, getting a tattoo of its name or face...

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Chinese Millennials May Save Luxury Brands
January 18, 2018

Sales of luxury goods in China are skyrocketing — up around 20 percent from 2016 — in its sharpest growth since 2011, as Chinese millennials seek products like handbags and cosmetics, Reuters reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Consumer Sessions On Shopping Apps Increase By 54 Percent
January 18, 2018

When Nordstrom launched Reserve Online & Try In Store in 2016, the retailer sought to provide more smartphone experiences to their customers. Through the program, busy shoppers could choose items via Nordstrom’s mobile app and then head to a store to try them on. Get...

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H&R Block Inks Tax Software Partnership With Walmart
January 17, 2018

Tax preparation firm H&R Block announced Tuesday (Jan. 16) that it would link up with megaretailer Walmart in what is being billed as an exclusive partnership, according to Globe Newswire reports. Under the terms of the deal, H&R Block will become the sole provider of tax software...

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Startup Spotlight: Hutch Furniture App Helps Make Houses Homes
January 17, 2018

Once upon a time, if a customer bought a couch, that was it: That was their couch for the next 30 years, and they didn’t need to go furniture shopping again (or if they did, it was for matching curtains, a rug or a side...

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Private Labels Have Their Roots In Coffee And Hats
January 17, 2018

The most popular time of the day when people drink coffee isn’t just a factoid: It’s a viable marketing strategy. 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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Restaurants Reinvent Surge Pricing
January 17, 2018

Dynamic pricing is not just for Uber and Lyft. One pioneering London restaurateur has brought the pricing strategy into the dining room. 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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AI, Big Data And Automation Take Center Stage At NRF
January 17, 2018

Several new innovations that change the way retailers manage inventory and consumers purchase products were on display at the National Retail Federation’s annual trade show, The New York Times reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Holiday Spending In US Hit $108 Billion
January 17, 2018

Consumer spending during the holidays in the U.S. came in at $108 billion, marking a 14.7 percent increase from a year ago. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...