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Social Media Paves The Path To Purchase For 71% Of Shoppers
November 02, 2016

It looks as though social media has become a mainstay in the shopping experiences of many shoppers. 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...

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Aéropostale’s 500-Store Bounce-Back
November 02, 2016

Looks like Aéropostale is not just getting a second chance; it is also getting a vote of confidence from its new owner/landlord, Simon Property Group, which maintains the stores are more profitable than they appear. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Coach Notches A Solid Quarter Betting On Exclusivity
November 02, 2016

Coach is rethinking the accessible luxury approach that has been a go-to strategy for various high-end brands in recent times. Lots of store openings and department store partnerships later, Coach is wondering if too much ubiquity is not such a good thing when one is...

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What If Millennials Aren’t Quite As Different As Advertised
November 02, 2016

Millennials are different — a point hammered homed in a million ways, in a million think pieces written since the generation that started to be born in 1980 started to come of age about 10 years ago. And the narrative has been ramping up consistently...

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Walmart’s Big eCommerce Executive Shake-Up
November 02, 2016

Given the price tag on the Jet.com acquisition, it comes as no surprise that big changes are coming to Walmart’s eCommerce operations; firms generally don’t pay $3 billion for something and then make no changes to accommodate the purchase. And those changes are becoming evident...

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One Million Consumers Dish On The Holiday Shopping Season
November 01, 2016

InfoScout researched the shopping habits of nearly 1 million consumers and released its top seven predictions for the upcoming holiday shopping season. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Goldman Strongly Suggests Subscription Service For Apple
November 01, 2016

One of the best ways to gain customer loyalty? Offer a subscription service. And that’s what Goldman Sachs is recommended that Apple do: Offer an Apple subscription service that includes premium content, certain services and iPhone products. All in the name of growth and loyalty. Get the...

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Needed Wants To Connect Customers To Local Deals
November 01, 2016

Needed thinks everyone can organize their digital shopping list just a bit better — and a bit more efficiently — and is ready to help consumers make that upgrade. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

CVS Rolling Out Curbside Pickup After Target Rolls It Back In
November 01, 2016

CVS customers may be getting a “white glove” experience. CVS Health recently announced that, through the company’s app or through the free Curbside mobile app, customers can place their order and have it delivered to their car while sitting in the parking lot. Get the...