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Do Beacons Sit On Shaky Ground?
January 04, 2016

A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, the only Internet connections possible were through landlines and modems. Now, Wi-Fi is so ubiquitous that it’s only at the front of people’s minds when it stops working. However, even as New York City starts...

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Target’s Sales Comeback
January 04, 2016

Target may have hit a low point several years ago when news of a major credit card breach hit the airwaves and reduced annual profits by 34 percent. However, that’s ancient history compared to the retailer’s recent performance. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Macy’s Shamed Regarding Lack Of Men’s Room Changing Tables
January 04, 2016

A Macy’s store in Maryland has been forced to reconsider its changing table implementation policy, thanks to one outspoken father. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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Lyft Snags Big Funding, Partners With GM On Self-Driving Cars
January 04, 2016

Lyft — Uber’s best known rival in the U.S. and global market — has gotten 2016 started off with a bang. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Amazon Offering Payment Plans For UK Customers
January 04, 2016

Amazon UK is making it easier for their customers to purchase big ticket items — and harder for their real world competitors to keep up. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

How eCommerce Sites Reach Mexico’s Unbanked
January 04, 2016

Online commerce is growing slowly but steadily in Mexico, thanks in large part to the ways in which digital merchants are reaching the unbanked population of the country. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Bed Bath & Beyond A Bumpy 2015
January 04, 2016

In some ways, Bed Bath & Beyond’s tough 2015 is a narrative that is largely familiar to a keen student of the latter day retail trends. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Deck The Hauls
December 31, 2015

"Haul videos" -- in which consumers show off items from recent shopping trips -- are more popular than ever on social media. Understanding what draws a viewing audience to these viral hits could prove beneficial for retailers in generating some homegrown promotion for their brands.

How ShopAdvisor Helps Merchants Reach Consumers
December 31, 2015

Location-based mobile shopping apps, much like the devices they rely on to reach consumers wherever they shop, have been becoming increasingly ubiquitous over the past few years. As technology has improved and targeting has become more sophisticated, retailers have struggled to create compelling user experiences...