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Bringing The Power Of The Blockchain To The Thanksgiving Table
November 22, 2017

Consumers increasingly want their food to be locally sourced and ethically raised, including (and perhaps especially) on Thanksgiving. The market has been eager to respond to that need. This year, Amazon decided that an organic turkey could be the central player on any American’s table...

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7-Eleven Makes A Surprise Discount Cosmetics Play
November 22, 2017

When getting ready for a night on the town — complete with perfectly done makeup — the average female shopper doesn’t usually say to themselves, “Shoot, I have to get to the 7-Eleven.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Why REI Is Opting Outside Again This Year
November 21, 2017

Daring to be different can pay dividends. And yet, even at Thanksgiving — once the start of the holiday shopping season — some consumers can already feel a little shopped out. Black Friday, though still a retail event for the most committed, has blurred into something akin...

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Omega Watches Finally Has The Time For eCommerce
November 21, 2017

Watchmakers — particularly those described by the words “high-end” and “Swiss” — have historically been somewhat standoffish when it comes to eCommerce. While their luxury watch lines can be purchased online, including offerings from luxury watchmakers Swatch to Breguet, they often lack an officially branded channel...

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Dollar Tree Snags An Earnings Beat
November 21, 2017

The largest dollar store chain operator in the U.S., Dollar Tree, has reported solid 3Q earnings that came in ahead of analyst expectations on Wall Street. According to news from CNBC, the earnings beat was powered by better-than-expected consumer foot traffic and higher-than-expected in-store sales....

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Taking The Intimidation Out Of Jewelry With Smart Subscription Services
November 20, 2017

Jewelry shopping doesn’t seem like a friction-filled retail category, but any consumer who has spent time trying to purchase the right piece can affirm it’s not exactly a consumer-optimized process. There are thousands of designers, and very slight variations are the difference for consumers between...

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Alibaba’s Counterfeit Curse Strikes Again
November 20, 2017

The company doth protest too much. And this time, it’s really awkward: At the same time that Alibaba co-founder Joe Tsai announced he was purchasing 49 percent of the Brooklyn Nets NBA franchise, the company’s shopping sites were loaded with fake Nets gear. Get the...

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Rebecca Minkoff Has Connected Commerce In The Bag
November 20, 2017

There are few things more fashionable in 2017 than a progressive woman — but why stop at politics? Rebecca Minkoff’s connected handbag line lets the modern lady carry progress in a cross-body. If the modern man wants to get in on the smart clothing trend, there’s...

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Walmart To Test Tesla’s New Electric Truck
November 20, 2017

Walmart is jumping onto Tesla’s electric tractor trailer truck bandwagon early with an announcement that it plans to test run the recently previewed, soon-to-be-released vehicles. Five of the pre-ordered vehicles will service Walmart U.S.; 10 will service Walmart in Canada. Get the Full Story Complete...