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Swap.com Raises Additional $20 Million
December 13, 2016

Swap.com, an online used apparel marketplace and U.S. subsidiary of Finnish company Netcycler, recently announced it has raised $20 million in a new funding round led by Swedish private equity company eEquity. The most recent round brings the company’s total equity funding up to over...

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Panasonic Rolls Out “Smart” Shopping Basket
December 13, 2016

With Amazon Go out in the wild trying to technology the cashier out of existence, the race seems to be on to re-imagine the automated commerce future. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Consumers Spending More, Risking More Debt This Holiday
December 13, 2016

How much does the average American plan on spending this holiday season? Take a quick guess. 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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Coupons, Sales Drive Holidays Shoppers In Store
December 12, 2016

When it comes to getting holiday shoppers in the door, coupons and sales remain the most successful tool merchants are using. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Consumer Habits Tracked By JD.com, Alibaba
December 12, 2016

How consumers shop is a mystery companies across the globe seek to uncover. In China, however, the two big ones — JD.com and Alibaba — have found ways to gain focused insight into shoppers’ spending habits, which in turn help retailers make eCommerce decisions. Get...

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Michigan Passes Self-Driving Regulations
December 12, 2016

On Friday of last week (Dec. 9), Michigan became the first state in the union to pass statewide, comprehensive self-driving vehicle regulations that allow autonomous vehicles to drive … well, autonomously. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Double-Digit Sales Growth For Lululemon In Q3
December 09, 2016

Athletic apparel maker Lululemon Athletica said a strong showing across Black Friday weekend helped the firm rebound from what had been a soft fourth quarter initially, even as sales were up double digits from a year ago in the third quarter. Get the Full Story...

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After Slump, Costco Same-Store Sales Rebound
December 09, 2016

Costco Wholesale said that same-store sales rose 1 percent in the latest quarter, bucking the impact of deflation and the considerable competition that exists for consumer dollars among retail giants and big-box chains. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Trump’s Labor Pick May Impact Minimum Wage
December 09, 2016

President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for the secretary of labor position in his new administration may have been impacts on the state of minimum wage increases. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...