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Amazon Lowers Seller Fees In Bid To Improve Grocery Selection
October 30, 2017

Amazon is lowering the seller fees it charges on non-perishable grocery items, according to news from CNBC. The retailer will charge 8 percent on items priced $15 or less, down from 15 percent. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Online Sales Could Be Target’s Best Bet
October 30, 2017

Target’s push to focus more on eCommerce, among other changes the U.S. retailer is making, could boost its stock in the next two years by as much as 20 to 30 percent. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Things That Go Bump In The Payments Night
October 28, 2017

Halloween is now just three days away. The prepared have already purchased the best costumes and the candy favorites coveted by trick or treaters. Americans have spent a lot of money getting ready — more than $9.1 billion in candy, costumes and Halloween decorations. According to recent reports, if you were to boycott Halloween for your entire...

Nordstrom Turns To Discount Division As Traffic Wanes
October 27, 2017

Nordstrom is looking to reinvigorate its discount chain. According to news from Bloomberg, as foot traffic to malls has declined in 2017, same-store sales have likewise slowed at Nordstrom Rack, which is responsible for nearly a third of the company’s revenue. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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The Frightful Five: Facebook And Google Join The ‘Pay’ Club
October 27, 2017

Amazon, Apple, Facebook, Google and Microsoft: Together, these tech giants are the Frightful Five, and they’re always up to something. From Amazon headquarters suitors and the iPhone X to Facebook and Google payments and Microsoft’s attempt at a smart speaker, we bring you each company’s...

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CVS Announces Surprise Acquisition Of Aetna
October 27, 2017

When the going gets tough — say, because Amazon is about to take on the pharmacy industry with its vertical-slaying eCommerce retail machine — the tough get going. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Dunkin’ Donuts Bets On Discounts In Breakfast Battle
October 27, 2017

Dunkin’ Donuts, in an attempt to increase the company’s share of a competitive breakfast market, plans to expand the number of discounts it offers, according to news from Reuters. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Retail Sets Records For Store Closures
October 27, 2017

It was a record-breaking year in retail, according to reports — but not the good kind. More store closings have been announced this year than in any other year before, as retailers across categories have collectively announced plans to close the doors on 6,700 brick-and-mortar locations...

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Halloween 2017: Costume And eCommerce Trends
October 27, 2017

Halloween is a big event for many retailers, whether they’re seasonal pop-ups or eCommerce mainstays. And spending on the holiday looks like it’s going to break records this year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...