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Shopify Beats Earnings Expectations; Shares Fall Regardless
November 01, 2017

Shopify, a Canadian eCommerce company, beat earnings expectations this quarter, according to a quarterly earnings call. Despite that, company stocks dropped on Tuesday, likely because the call didn’t do enough to counter accusations made in a Citron Research report released earlier this month. Get the...

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Alibaba Unveils 11-11 Promotions 11 Days Early
November 01, 2017

Ahead of China’s annual Global Shopping Festival on Nov. 11, eCommerce giant Alibaba has announced a variety of retail promotions, events and deals for Chinese shoppers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Tiffany Tries Out Pop-Ups In NYC
October 31, 2017

For those looking for more opportunities to add a bit of sparkle to their lives this holiday season, or perhaps to the life of someone else, Tiffany & Co. has some good news: The historic jewelry brand will be opening two pop-up stores in New...

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Best Buy Upgrades Its Shipping For Christmas
October 31, 2017

Best Buy is making it easier for customers to order online this holiday season by both making online ordering free and by expanding the range of its same-day delivery service. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Tapping Into The Stranger Side Of Commerce
October 31, 2017

Netflix has changed the name of the game when it comes to the concept of a broadcasting “runaway hit.” A phenomenon that was once stretched out over the course of a six-month viewing season — and nearly two-dozen post-episode water cooler conversations — has now been...

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Things To Know: Store Front Business Index Predictions Vs. Reality
October 31, 2017

Making predictions about the future of the economy is a difficult and often imprecise endeavor. Look no further for verification than the burst of the housing bubble in 2008 and the accompanying market crash. But, for businesses and investors looking to confront future market conditions,...

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How Millennials Are Propelling Halloween To New Retail Heights
October 31, 2017

Retailers are set to clean up this Halloween, as 2017 is looking to be a record-setter for consumer spending during the holiday. With 179 million Americans planning to celebrate, up from 171 million last year, sales are projected to surpass those of 2016, which itself...

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Sharper Image Gets Back Into Brick-And-Mortar Retail, Albeit Temporarily
October 31, 2017

The Sharper Image is dipping its toe back into physical retail, according to news from CNBC. The gadget chain is opening brick-and-mortar pop-up stores in Times Square for the holiday season. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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GameStop Announces Subscription Rental Service, ‘PowerPass’
October 31, 2017

GameStop announced a subscription video game rental service yesterday, according to news from TechCrunch. The service, called “PowerPass,” is only available in six-month increments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...