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Macy’s Labor Woes (And Why The Rest Of Retail Should Watch)
June 22, 2016

So far 2016 has just not been Macy’s year. Earnings during the holiday season were disappointing, followed by Q1 results that were potentially best described as devastating. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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eBay Embraces Democratic Discounting
June 22, 2016

It is perhaps unsurprising given the fact that it is an election year that there is something of a popular obsession with choice and voting of late. It is an easy enough bandwagon to jump on at present. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Apple Turns Retail Stores Into Coding Camps
June 22, 2016

How does one get devices into the hands of the next generation, and build brand loyalty before people are aware of brands? Well, for Apple, two words will just about sum it up: summer camp. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Apple, Amazon Begin Paying Out Court-Ordered eBook Credits
June 22, 2016

Did you purchase a Kindle eBook published by Hachette, HarperCollins, Simon & Schuster, Penguin or Macmillan between April 1, 2010, and May 21, 2012? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Circuit City Still Eyeing Comeback, But Wants To Take Its Time To Get Things Right
June 22, 2016

There was plenty of excitement in the retail sector after TWICE broke the news in January that an outside investor had acquired the iconic Circuit City brand, with plans to revive the business and open anywhere from 5,000 to 10,000 new locations over the next...

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Instagram Hits 500M User Mark
June 22, 2016

Facebook’s photo sharing app Instagram is now used by over 500 million users — twice as many as two years ago. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Facebook Opens Up For More Expressive Brand Storytelling
June 21, 2016

As of Wednesday, Facebook’s Canvas is open for business to marketers looking to create customizable and organic posts featuring images, text and call-to-action buttons. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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ModCloth Wants Retailers To Get Real
June 21, 2016

Online clothing retailer, ModCloth, has been stepping up its efforts recently to lobby for passage of H.R. 4445, a bill that would allow the Federal Trade Commission to develop regulations and guidelines over the use of Photoshop and other image-altering programs in advertising. Get the...

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Will Chicago Be The Next City To Say Bye-Bye To Uber And Lyft?
June 21, 2016

A vote in Chicago this week could decide if Uber and Lyft will continue to operate there, as the vote from the full city council will determine whether or not ride-sharing firms will have to comply with the same types of regulations city-licensed taxi drivers...