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Brewing Coffee Without The Bean
August 15, 2019

Americans love their daily cup of coffee. According to Reuters, 83 percent of Americans report drinking coffee, and around 64 percent consumer at least one cup per day. All in, the average American spends about $1,100 dollars on coffee per year, and we drink more coffee collectively...

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July Retail Sales Show Confident Consumer That Spends
August 15, 2019

After a week of uncertainty pushed by lackluster results, particularly among department store retailers, along with uncertainty over U.S.-China trade relations, the markets got some good news in the form of July retail sales figures. July retail sales saw a 0.7 percent increase, according to...

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Dairy-Free Snacks Get Their Subscription Box Moment
August 15, 2019

Family can help inspire some entrepreneurs to start companies that serve consumers with specific dietary needs or preferences. Be Free Co. Founder Tasha Rickard, for instance, discovered that her children both had allergies to dairy and milk products. Her journey into food sensitivity and food...

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Walmart Canada Expands Grocery Delivery
August 15, 2019

To deliver groceries to hundreds more communities across Canada, Walmart Canada and Instacart unveiled the national expansion of their relationship. It will bring grocery delivery services that are on-demand from almost 200 Walmart locations across Canada in as soon as an hour, according to an...

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Researchers In Singapore Develop ‘Smart’ Attire
August 15, 2019

With innovations in wearable technology, researchers in Singapore have created “smart” clothing. The textiles can save battery life and bolster signals on wireless devices like smartwatches and headphones, Reuters reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Standard International Launches Recommendations App
August 15, 2019

Standard International, which owns the Standard hotel chain as well as boutique properties on New York’s High Line and London’s King Cross, is launching a recommendations-based app. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Should Unstaffed Stores Be Shelved?
August 15, 2019

Automation promises many benefits in retail, including the potential to reduce costs and improve the customer experience. Just because you can doesn’t mean you should, though. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Luckin Closes In On Starbucks With Nearly 3K China Stores
August 14, 2019

Chinese coffee startup Luckin Coffee has announced it is on pace to become the biggest coffee company in China this year, according to reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Macy’s Bolsters Omnichannel Tech, Taps Into Subscriptions
August 14, 2019

With its digital business delivering its 40th consecutive quarter of double-digit growth, Macy’s made progress on its 2019 strategic initiatives during the second quarter. The department store retailer bolstered its omnichannel efforts while opening a distribution center for its off-priced business that taps into cloud...