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IKEA Gamifies Store Openings With VR
December 18, 2017

IKEA has already done some early work to embrace augmented reality in its brick-and-mortar stores. 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,...

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Toyota’s Going Electric By 2025
December 18, 2017

Tokyo-based car manufacturer Toyota led the clean cars movement with its release of the hybrid Prius a little more than a decade ago, but it has since fallen behind as the market has moved toward full electrification and eco-friendly automobile options. Get the Full Story...

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The Power Of Platforms To Make Rental Income A Sure Thing
December 18, 2017

Inspiration for innovators often comes out of the blue. 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,...

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Sluggish Fitbit Ionic Sales Put Company’s Future At Risk
December 18, 2017

The new Fitbit Ionic smartwatch, the latest iteration in the fitness technology company’s arsenal of wearable fitness trackers, has not delivered the business-saving boost Fitbit hoped it would. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Help Me, Obi-Wan Kenobi: How Star Wars Blasted Merchandising To A New Level
December 16, 2017

It all started with an empty box under the Christmas tree back in 1977. 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...

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Bringing ‘Try Before You Buy’ To Interior Design
December 15, 2017

It looked great in the store, but it didn’t look so great when it got home. 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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H&M Continues Downfall As It Closes More Stores
December 15, 2017

A bad quarter has sent fashion retailer H&M scrambling to adjust its strategy. The Swedish group said that strategy now includes closing more stores and opening fewer new ones, as well as beginning to sell its brand’s offerings on Chinese eCommerce platform Tmall. Get the...

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Startup Spotlight: GPShopper And The Overdue Evolution Of Luxury Retail
December 15, 2017

Retail isn’t all about taking people’s money. Today, it’s also about telling a story and building an experience that makes customers want to shop with the brand again. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Sears Boosts Amazon Partnership To Include Batteries And Tires
December 15, 2017

Retail store chain Sears Holdings Company is extending its partnership with eCommerce giant Amazon to sell goods from the DieHard brand on the marketplace’s site. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...