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JCPenney Lands Buyer For Headquarters Sale
January 09, 2017

Just last week JCPenney announced plans to sell its expansive headquarters campus located in Plano, Tex., for $450 million, and the retailer already has a buyer solidified for the sale. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Neiman Marcus Backs Away From IPO Plans
January 09, 2017

No public listing looms for Neiman Marcus, reports Fortune, as the luxury retailer, facing some of the same headwinds as its peers, has decided not to take its shares to the masses. The news comes amid an official filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)...

Amazon One Of 7 Picked For Online Food Stamp Pilot
January 09, 2017

The U.S. food stamp program seems set for a digital upgrade. The Department of Agriculture is launching a pilot program that would enable Americans that participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) — AKA food stamps — to use them to buy groceries online. To this point, using...

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Macy’s, Sears Closings Hit Mall Stocks
January 06, 2017

Shares of mall companies fell this week in sympathy with the announcement by Sears Holding Corp. that it would close as many as 150 stores over the next few months. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Huawei To Feature Alexa In Smartphone Debut
January 06, 2017

CES 2017 continues to be a source for news in tech innovation — especially, it seems, if your company’s name starts with A. This time, an announcement from Chinese multinational networking and telecommunications equipment and services company Huawei means another new Alexa integration in the...

More Store Shuttering Ahead for Sears
January 06, 2017

Sears Holding Corp. is taking a dual approach to margin repair, shuttering 104 more stores and also selling its Craftsman tools unit, a top brand for the company. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Data Enablers: Koupon Delivers Retailers Offers
January 06, 2017

Customers love coupons. But in the current payments world, the love has changed and evolved over time. Specifically, due to the digital world we live in now. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Streaming Music Strides Past Digital Sales
January 06, 2017

According to Nielsen, streaming music hit an all-time high in 2016, surpassing U.S. digital music sales entirely. This is the first time in history, according to the media research firm. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

New Sleep Technology Care Of … Tom Brady?
January 06, 2017

Quite possibly the sleeper hit of the Consumer Electronic Show (CES) 2017? Three-time Super Bowl MVP, four-prime Super Bowl Champion, legendary New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady. Or at least his new technology. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...