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Amazon Echo Sold Out
December 22, 2016

For all you IoT fans out there — just this once, maybe it’s okay to shout, cry and pout a little during the holiday season. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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UPS Invests In Returns Specialist Optoro
December 22, 2016

As retailers will soon enter the peak returns rush that follows the holiday shopping season, UPS is reportedly making an investment in logistics provider Optoro Inc., a company specializing in retail returns and reselling. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Ritani Glittering From Clicks-And-Bricks Model
December 22, 2016

In the jewelry business, there are many bricks-and-mortar shops, from independent mom-and-pop stores to big brands like Kay Jewelers and Jared. There are also jewelers like Blue Nile that have built their brand online and have a handful of stores sprinkled throughout the country. Get...

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Geenee Helps Instagram Users With Shopping
December 22, 2016

If you’ve ever seen an item of clothing online in a photo or video and wanted to know who makes it and where to buy it, there is now an app for that. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Walgreens, Rite Aid Selling 865 Stores To Unlikely Buyer, To Finalize Merger
December 21, 2016

In order to meet regulatory requirements for a pending $9.4 billion merger, Walgreens Boots Alliance and Rite Aid announced an agreement to sell 865 Rite Aid locations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

The Limited Brand’s Days Could Be Limited
December 21, 2016

After disappointing third quarter financial numbers, clothing retailer The Limited may be be going in another direction. Analysts speculate that layoffs are probable, but an acquisition, bankruptcy filing or a complete shuttering are highly likely. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Data Enablers: Spreadshirt, Data-Driven T-Shirts
December 21, 2016

T-shirts may seem like a simple product, but according to Spreadshirt, there is a ton of hard data and analytics at the core of even the softest shirt. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Retail Enabler: CashStar Takes Hassle Out Of Giving, Getting, Returning
December 21, 2016

The gift of giving just got a whole lot easier and more digital, thanks to CashStar, a Portland, ME–based prepaid and digital gifting solutions provider. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Walmart Underscoring 6 P.M. Christmas Eve Closing
December 21, 2016

Bucking the trend of staying open later on Christmas Eve, Walmart is underscoring its decision to close earlier this year by two hours. Walmart offers in-store pickups for online orders through 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...