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J.Jill Makes Public Debut On NY Stock Exchange
February 28, 2017

Women’s apparel store J. Jill announced this week that it launched its initial public offering with nearly 12 million shares in the $14 to $16 range. The retailer confirmed the shares, which are likely to raise $163.3 million to 186.7 million, are coming from an...

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Warehouse Robotics To Hit $4.44B By 2022
February 28, 2017

The market for automation technology in warehouses are set to take off in the next five years due to sustained growth in the eCommerce industry and demand for enhanced quality, according to a new report from Research and Markets. Here are some of the key...

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Return Co. Happy Feet Makes Mall Ratting Vogue Again
February 28, 2017

Throughout the ‘80s and ‘90s the mall was the go-to place to hangout with friends, run a few errands and bump into people from the neighborhood. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Can Merchants Actually Reach The Retail Holy Grail?
February 28, 2017

Chasing the retail holy grail — a convenient and seamless shopping experience for customers across channels — is a challenge merchants have come to know all too well. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Data Drivers: Weathering Retail’s Perfect Storm                                                                      
February 28, 2017

It’s hard to be a retailer in the physical world these days, with labor and other costs going up and online making inroads against traditional instore sales. The self-service model may be getting ready for its moment, as discussed by PYMNTS’ Karen Webster and Sean...

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Google Leads Businesses Beyond Standard SMS
February 27, 2017

While the iPhone is popular among both consumers and businesses, Apple may not keep that lead for long. One company hoping to up the Android game is Google. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Credit Card, Wedding Registry Helps Wayfair In Q4
February 27, 2017

Wayfair, the online home furnishing retailer, benefited from its new wedding registry and private-label credit card in 2016. 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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Grocery Tracker: Sprouts’ Q4 Up
February 27, 2017

Last week’s grocery stocks were a mixed bag as Costco hit new highs but others fumbled. 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...

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Applicance, Electronics Store HHGregg On Cusp Of Bankruptcy
February 27, 2017

The eCommerce takeover is having quite the impact on brick-and-mortar stores around the world. With retailers filing Chapter 11 bankruptcy left and right, including stores like the Limited and Wet Seal, some are finding it hard to compete on the same level as the online...