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The Coming Crush Of Online Apparel
June 14, 2016

There is an old expression about the dangers of falling from a high place: It’s not the drop that gets you, it’s the sudden stop at the end. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Shoplifting: Retail’s $45 Billion Problem
June 14, 2016

Retailers are struggling to keep tabs on shoplifters who are increasingly becoming their top source of loss, averaging $377 per incidence, up $60 from the year before. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Turnaround Report: Ralph Lauren Steals Some Talent From Coach And Amazon
June 13, 2016

There is an old adage that notes that if you can ‘t beat ’em, you should join ’em. Perhaps when applied to the modern retail sphere, that particular aphorism should be expanded to include: Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Target Rolls Out New ‘Connected Living’ Store Design
June 13, 2016

Target is letting some of the design ideas created at its Open House format store in San Francisco out into the wilds of more traditional retail. Connect Living is an in-store experience designed to give customers a chance to test drive connected products and streamlined...

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Walmart’s Unusual Drone Use Case
June 13, 2016

When most people think retail applications for drones at this point, they are likely thinking about delivery. Some eagerly anticipate the drone-based commerce logistics, others fear it, but in general both sides are in agreement that when one is talking retail drones, they are talking...

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Aeropostale’s Turnaround Troubles
June 13, 2016

Things are not looking great for Aeropostale or its hopes of a turnaround effort out of Chapter 11, as it continues to spar with its primary lender  Sycamore Partners over what should be company’s immediate course of action. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Restoration Hardware Looking To Rebuild After Rough Q1
June 10, 2016

Add another retailer to the bonfire of the earnings reports. 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...

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Lululemon Surprises And Beats The Street
June 10, 2016

After kicking up some drama last week with a letter from a very disappointed founder excoriating Lululemon’s “underperforming board,” the tide of the headlines managed to turn some with the announcement this week that Lulu had managed to beat the street when it came to...

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Does Wayfair Have The Winning VR Use Case?
June 10, 2016

Virtual reality has gotten a lot of favorable press lately as an up and coming “next big thing in retail.” Big name brands from the North Face to Ikea have all thrown their hats into the ring, trying to build out the killer application for the technology...