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Retail
Voice-Activated Tracker: Smart Home Edition
July 27, 2017

Nearly two decades ago, Disney debuted its “Smart House” movie in which a young boy wins a computerized home. At the time, it may have felt like making requests to home items were out of the ordinary and very futuristic. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Whole Foods’ Profit Dipped And Same-Store Sales Slipped
July 27, 2017

Whole Foods Market managed to come out mostly ahead of analysts’ expectations as it offered its Q2 earning report — possibly one of the last few it will give before being folded into the Amazon family. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Walmart Gears Up For Chinese eCommerce Festival
July 26, 2017

The eCommerce arena can be tough for retailers to navigate. It seems like there’s something new happening every day that forces it off course. One recent disrupter is multinational retail corporation Walmart. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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For Better Or Worse, Customer Service IS The Brand
July 26, 2017

A good product at a good price: that used to be the recipe for a good brand. But a third ingredient in retail is quickly overshadowing those bastions of success, and that is customer service. Consumers want a seamless shopping experience, and if they don’t...

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The Amazon Effect: How Retailers Are Impacted
July 26, 2017

Talking about retail and not mention Amazon these days is a difficult thing to do. Amazon seems to pop up in almost any conversation touching the topic. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Is Barnes & Noble Up For Sale?
July 26, 2017

The retail industry has been dealt a big blow over the last decade as eCommerce continues to thrive. 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...

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thredUP Takes On Luxury Consignment Giant
July 26, 2017

Getting a little more bang for your buck has always been a coveted part of the consumer retail experience. Within the last decade, consumers have seemingly been a bit more wary of purchasing luxury items at their full retail price. The 2008 recession essentially raised...

Retail
Brandless: Procter & Gamble For A Digital Generation?
July 26, 2017

Amazon, Walmart, Uber and others have been shaking up how people get their groceries by expanding their pickup and delivery services. Meanwhile, other services let customers leapfrog the buying process altogether: Meal kits have claimed a large chunk of the dollars that previously went to...

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McDonald’s Earnings Deep Fry Wall Street Expectations
July 26, 2017

“The [McDonald’s] brand is about fun. We really create delicious ‘feel-good’ moments for everybody that are also light hearted.” 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...