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Kroger’s Quiet Digital Grocery Push
January 05, 2018

The grocery realm has attracted many big headlines over the last few years — a phenomenon that went into overdrive six months ago when Amazon announced it was purchasing Whole Foods. Ever since that inflection point, the narrative surrounding grocery in the U.S. market has changed, framed...

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Sears Announces Closures, JCP Says It’s ‘Going After’ Sears’ Appliances Business
January 05, 2018

It’s been a doubly rough week for Sears. 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 newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you...

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Neiman Marcus CEO Stepping Down
January 04, 2018

Karen Katz, CEO of Neiman Marcus Group, will be stepping down from her post, where she has served since 2010, according to news from The Wall Street Journal. The retailer has been beset with debt from two leveraged buyouts over the last several years and...

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The Frightful Five: Amazon Slays, Apple Prays
January 04, 2018

December was a good month for Amazon. Really, 2017 was a good year for the eCommerce giant, and we’ve got the numbers to prove it. Apple took more of a roller coaster ride – months later, analysts still aren’t sure how the iPhone X will...

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Kickstarting A Direct-To-Consumer Wine Business
January 04, 2018

Describing a business as “a mediocre corporation” usually doesn’t generate a stellar review. A small subset of workers and entrepreneurs in Dallas, however, work at a company that intentionally branded itself that way. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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More Closures In Store For Macy’s
January 04, 2018

Macy’s will shutter approximately 30 stores as the retailer continues to sell its real estate and invest in eCommerce, CNBC reports. 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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Warehouse Land Price Soars On Increased Shipping Demand
January 04, 2018

Buying land on which to build a warehouse is becoming an increasingly pricey proposition. As two-day shipping becomes heavily favored among consumers, eCommerce firms are under mounting pressure to locate their warehouses and distribution centers as close to their customer bases as possible. Get the...

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December Auto Sales Drop – 2018 Forecast Looks Grim
January 04, 2018

December auto sales were lower than expected in the U.S., with the majority of the big vehicle manufacturers reporting a decline year-over-year. According to Wednesday (Jan. 3) reports from Reuters, the sales decline came despite steep discounts on vehicles as uncertainty over tax reform and interest...

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Experts Predict More Retail Closures In 2018 Despite Strong Holiday Season
January 03, 2018

The holiday season is officially over, and the news was better than expected. 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 newsletter, PYMNTS Today....