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Amazon’s $3B Jet Threat
July 20, 2015

Jet.com is looking at taking home the largest pre-launch valuation ever for an eCommerce site. An impressive feat since it has no revenue to speak of yet and years of financial losses ahead of it, according to most experts. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Why Isn’t Big Tech Developing For The Apple Watch?
July 20, 2015

As the Apple Watch was gearing up for release, Apple reportedly leaned on Facebook to get a custom app for the wearable. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Angela Ahrendts’ Big Year At Apple
July 20, 2015

Just about a year ago, Angela Ahrendts captivated both the retail and tech press by her very high-profile decision to leave the CEO-ship at Burberry and take the helm of Apple’s retail efforts. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

PYMNTS’ #PrimeDay Report Card
July 18, 2015

Amazon asked the American people a question this week. 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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Scratch Grabs $3.6 Million To Keep Fashion Expertise A Text Away
July 16, 2015

For the consumers who have an itch to go shopping, but don’t have a ton of time to do so, the days of hiring an assistant are now much more attainable. Scratch — the personal assistant esque mobile shopping app — will soon have those busy...

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Do Weak Retail Sales Signal Slowing Growth?
July 16, 2015

The U.S economy is showing signs of strains as the Commerce Department reported that retail sales fell unexpectedly in June from household cutbacks on purchase of automobiles, food and other spending. While not a definitive measure of the reality, the Surveys of Consumers Sentiment Index...

In Mobile Push, ChannelAdvisor Joins with Purchases on Google
July 16, 2015

ChannelAdvisor Corp., a cloud-based eCommerce company focused on retailers and manufacturing, said Wednesday (July 15) that it is joining with the Purchases on Google program. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Physical Retail’s “New Normal”
July 16, 2015

[vc_row full_width=”” parallax=”” parallax_image=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]English is full of inspirational sayings that exist for one purpose: to encourage you to do things that more likely than not you aren’t really all that inclined to do. “Slow and steady wins the race.” “Change will do you good.”...

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Viva Luxury Retail In Las Vegas
July 16, 2015

Vegas is heating up – not just from the usual summer heat, but also because its fast-growing luxury retail market is posting higher profits each passing quarter. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...