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Intel Wants To Upgrade Shopping Experience
January 17, 2017

Intel thinks retail technology could be doing more — and so it has decided to help things along a bit with the launch of its Responsive Retail Platform. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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UK Shoppers Shun January Sales At Retailers
January 17, 2017

Promotions throughout the year have resulted in Britons falling out of love with January sales, according to new data from Mastercard. 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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US Wholesale Prices Up For Third Month
January 16, 2017

Wholesale prices in the United States were up for the third time over four months, showing the impact in part of rising fuel costs, Bloomberg reported, translating into higher inflation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Retailers, Consumers Differ On Brick-And-Mortar
January 16, 2017

A recent study from multinational management consulting company Capgemini’s Digital Transformation Institute has gained some surprising insight into the perceived necessity and value of brick-and-mortar and online retail spaces. Capgemini surveyed 6,000 consumers and 500 retailers in the U.S., China and seven countries in Europe....

Consumers Would Rather Wash Dishes Than Purchase In-Store
January 16, 2017

There are many consumers who still love making an in-store purchase. But more than ever before, a significant number of consumers say they see it as a chore. In fact, they’d swap the brick-and-mortar experience for — this may surprise you — washing dishes. All...

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Short Interest Shows Investors Sour On Retail
January 16, 2017

In the stock market in general, investors look to buy low and sell high, and some look to buy and sell higher. Others look to profit from the decline of equities, in what is known as “short selling,” where shares are borrowed (not owned) and...

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Grocery Tracker: Clean Labels
January 16, 2017

It’s first and foremost a numbers game in this week’s Grocery Tracker as we take a look at how the first few weeks of the new year have (or haven’t) affected the stock values of some of the nation’s largest publicly traded supermarket chains. Get...

British Airways Hits Turbulence With ‘Buy On Board’ Food And Drink Program
January 16, 2017

Long gone are the days where you would be guaranteed a meal (or two) on your flight. Many airlines have done away with meals and are charging incremental fees, like for checked bags and food for purchase on board. While many airlines have simplified options...

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Panasonic Announces New Toughbook Devices
January 16, 2017

Electronic technology company Panasonic recently announced two new tablet additions to its Toughbook family of products set to be highlighted, among a number of new technologies, at the ongoing 106th annual National Retail Federation (NRF) Big Show. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...