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The QR Code’s Big Retail Comeback
January 10, 2018

Until recently, the QR code was one of the great contenders in the race to ignite mobile commerce. But according to new reserach from Juniper, the humble QR code may be facing a rich second life as a driver of mobile loyalty. Get the Full...

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Under Armour Unveils New Connected Sneakers
January 10, 2018

One year after Under Armour launched three pairs of connected running shoes at the 2017 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), the sports apparel giant has unveiled two more — the Hovr Phantom and Hovr Sonic, TechCrunch reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Target Boasts Strong In-Store And Online Holiday Sales
January 09, 2018

Target is reporting strong in-store and online holiday sales, according to The Wall Street Journal. Those positive figures appear to have been boosted by the company’s digital initiatives and strong consumer spending in the U.S. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Bringing The Video Store Back In The Age Of Netflix
January 09, 2018

Seeing a movie at the Alamo Drafthouse is a unique cinematic experience — which is saying something, given that movies are a fairly stereotyped affair. Customers go to the theater, purchase their tickets, buy popcorn and retreat to a large, dark room to watch a...

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Consumers Are Increasingly Researching Purchases Online
January 09, 2018

It appears that 2017 was a good year for omnichannel shopping, particularly according to the eCommerce Foundation’s recently released “United States Ecommerce Country Report” that covered eCommerce data from the last year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Indigestion Woes For Meal Kit Players
January 09, 2018

Burp. That’s the sound of VC backing slowly away from the table of meal kits, heaped and groaning under the weight of dozens and dozens of players. Here’s why plenty is sometimes too much, and too much work for the consumers who are churning fast...

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Changing Retail Is Changing Retail Workers
January 08, 2018

As checkout processes become more automated and the point of sale moves to a mobile-first approach, the role of the retail clerk is also changing. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Lidl’s Tactical Retreat In The US
January 08, 2018

Small but mighty, German discount grocer Lidl — a brand known for not only its low prices, but also its innovative store layouts and private labels, including clothing — has already gobbled up 3 percent of local market share since the chain came to Winston-Salem, North Carolina,...

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Neiman Marcus Finds New CEO In Former Ralph Lauren Executive
January 08, 2018

In the wake of the retirement of Karen Katz as CEO of Neiman Marcus, the company has said she will be succeeded by Geoffroy van Raemdonck, who comes to the firm from Ralph Lauren. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...