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The Fitbit Ionic: One Wearable To Rule Them All?
August 29, 2017

The war for wearable dominance is heating up, and the team at Fitbit is making a power play for top position. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Nordstrom Brings ‘Reserve Online & Try In-Store’ To More Locations
August 29, 2017

Many consumers enjoy shopping in department stores, others enjoy making purchases directly via eCommerce — and then there are those who fall somewhere in-between, and Nordstrom is aiming to capture that market with an expansion of its latest innovation. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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What Hurricanes Can Mean For Retailers
August 28, 2017

As the destructive effects of Hurricane Harvey, which hit land in Texas on Friday, continue to become apparent, both consumers and businesses are seeing the impact of the storm and may continue to have issues for weeks, months or even years because of its damage. After...

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Dubai’s Shedul Is Giving Beauty A Digital Makeover
August 28, 2017

“We did some research and found out that the majority of businesses in the beauty industry operate offline, without any software at all. A full 52 percent of salons in the U.S. still manage their bookings with pen and paper,” Shedul co-founder and CEO William Zeqiri said...

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Middle East Online Marketplace Slowly Taking Shape
August 28, 2017

eCommerce has become a natural part of life in many parts of the world, but that hasn’t been the case in the Middle East. Most of the region’s eCommerce traffic is coming from a single country: the U.A.E. There are myriad barriers to wider acceptance,...

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Pizza Hut Pushing Free Pizza For Life Promotion
August 28, 2017

Doubtlessly fulfilling the childhood dreams of millions of Americans, quick-service restaurant (QSR) Pizza Hut is offering a chance at free pizza for life as it celebrates the launch of its new rewards program. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Facebook Tracker: A Tale Of Two Stock Prices
August 28, 2017

Facebook tries out third-party Marketplace deals from eBay, an automated news aggregator, and veteran executive Andrew Bosworth in the leading role of its new consumer hardware department. Plus, in light of sinking stock prices, Forbes says long-term investors should be very optimistic, and Seeking Alpha...

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Perfumania Files For Chapter 11
August 28, 2017

Things are looking tough for Perumania Holdings, a U.S, retailer with exclusive distribution rights to various Trump-branded colognes. According to reports from Reuters, the firm has initiated a recapitalization and is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Despite the bankruptcy filing, Perfumania Holdings says it...

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Amazon Tracker: Slashing Prices On Echoes And Avocados
August 25, 2017

A Toast To Lower Avocado Toast Prices 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 agree...