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SimplyTapp Launches Gane Mobile Payments App
October 25, 2016

The mobile proximity payments firm SimplyTapp said Monday (Oct. 24) that it has launched Gane, a new app that offers a range of functions, such as instant access to funds and tap-and-pay POS functionality. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Retailers Should Contact Shoppers By Email, Says Study
October 25, 2016

Retailers should take initiative in communicating with shoppers — especially younger ones — by email rather than social media channels, a new report by Bluecore found. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Can Saks Win Back The Erstwhile Luxury Shopper With New Boutiques?
October 25, 2016

That luxury goods take a hit during a recession is not much of a surprise. But luxury goods struggling during a recovery? That is perhaps more unexpected. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Blue Apron’s Winding Road To An IPO
October 24, 2016

From almost the first moment smartphones hit the market, using them to get food delivered was an almost instant application of the technology. Restaurants takeout, home-cooked meals to order, groceries — if you can eat it and you live in a major metropolitan area, you...

Data Enablers: Motionloft, For Retail Traffic And More
October 21, 2016

People are always moving. They’re going in and coming out of buildings every day. But how does a retailer know how many people are coming in and out of its space? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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The Countdown To Alibaba’s Singles’ Day Begins
October 21, 2016

Chinese eCommerce giant Alibaba officially kicked off the countdown to its annual one-day shopping bonanza, Singles’ Day. 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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Levi Goes ‘Soft And Stretchy’ In A Rigid Retail Market
October 21, 2016

It’s rough out there on the retailer high seas. “Challenging” is the word used by Sears CEO Edward Lampert and Levi Strauss to describe the industry, and many retailers are struggling to keep up with the growth in eCommerce, the costly process of digital transformation...

Walmart Launching 2-Hour Delivery In China Through JD.com
October 21, 2016

Chinese consumers are about to get their purchased items sooner. Walmart is pairing up with JD.com — Alibaba Group’s competitor — for a two-hour delivery service. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Retailers Lag When It Comes To Mobile, Says Study
October 21, 2016

The movement toward mobile payments has been a strong one, but brands and retailers have been slow to adopt to that change, according to a recent report, NewStore’s eponymous and inaugural NewStore 2016 Mobile Retail Report. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...