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Aéropostale Liquidation Seems Imminent
August 30, 2016

It is appearing more and more likely that liquidation will be the final fate of Aéropostale after a bankruptcy judge ruled last week that private equity firm Sycamore Partners could use the $150 million it is owed by the bankrupt teen retailer as a bid...

Walmart And Obama Are Now BFFs
August 30, 2016

Barack Obama seems to have found a very unlikely and surprising ally during his two-term presidency, Walmart. 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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Kanye West: Retail Visionary And Mobile Payments Leader?
August 29, 2016

There is likely no one on Earth more convinced of Kanye West’s status as a visionary than Kanye West. The rapper, fashion designer, music producer and Kardashian husband is nothing if not self-assured. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Why Others Abandoning The Mall Is Good For JCPenney
August 29, 2016

In a world where retail tailspins are becoming rather common, successful turnaround tales are few and far between. But on that increasingly short list lives JCPenney, which has managed to reverse what looked like a full-tilt tailspin a few years ago. Though gains have been modest...

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Sephora’s High-Tech Chicago Outpost
August 29, 2016

Sephora is expanding its Beauty TIP Workshop store format to Chicago — with some fancy new high tech flourishes added. The beauty brand currently has similar locations in Boston, San Francisco and Toronto. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Ulta Beats The Street, Stock Drops Anyway
August 29, 2016

Sometimes reporting double digit sale growth just doesn’t impress. 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 newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form,...

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DSW Bets Big On Omnichannel Transformation
August 29, 2016

DSW, the discount shoe retailer, is investing big resources into transforming its business from a traditional brick-and-mortar, off-price retailer to a true omnichannel player that can sell customers whatever they want, at any time or place they want, however they want. Get the Full Story...

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Walmart Invests In More Patti LaBelle Desserts
August 29, 2016

Patti LaBelle, the famed singer, might soon be more famous for her desserts. 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 newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

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Dollar General Gets Aggressive On Price
August 29, 2016

After a disappointing second quarter, Dollar General is taking steps to boost sales, according to CEO Todd Vasos. 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...