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Ex-Google Executive Joins Italian Shoe Firm Tod’s
September 29, 2019

Former Google leader Alessandra Domizi will take the digital helm of Italian shoe and leather company Tod’s on Oct. 14, Reuters reported Friday (Sept. 27). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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The Big Bucks Behind Sleep (Or Lack Thereof)
September 28, 2019

The benefits of a good night’s sleep can’t be overstated – nor the negative consequences of not getting one. The average human being needs seven to nine hours per night of sleep, and while there is no medical benefit to sleeping more than that average,...

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BigBasket Takes On Rivals With Faster Delivery
September 27, 2019

In a move that could help it better contend with Swiggy, Flipkart and Amazon, online grocer BigBasket has merged its two main businesses of planned next-day orders and on-demand 90-minute delivery. The idea is to supply broader product selections to shoppers in under four hours,...

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Retail Pulse: Walmart Provides Health Career Path; Inspire Brands To Buy Jimmy John’s
September 27, 2019

Brick-and-mortar retailers are expanding their efforts to provide customers with health and wellness services while taking steps to train their employees for healthcare roles. Walmart, in one case, is adding healthcare to its Live Better U’s college offering, in an effort to provide associates with a pathway to...

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Retail Vacancies Spike In New York City
September 27, 2019

As New York City’s vacancy rate has skyrocketed by nearly 50 percent, a report released by City Comptroller Scott Stringer showed that the amount of empty retail space in the city has doubled in the last 10 years or so. The vacancy rate reached a...

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Unilever Says Its Amazon Sales Don’t Add Up To Much
September 27, 2019

Unilever has revealed that its sales on Amazon are only a small piece of its pie since most of its products sold on the website are priced below $10. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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French Grocers Use Automation To Get Around Labor Laws
September 27, 2019

Grocery group Casino Guichard Perrachon, along with its rival Carrefour, have been experimenting with keeping select stores open even after their employees go home. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Taking Stock Of What’s In Stock With Retail Robots
September 27, 2019

Inventory stock outs plague brick and mortar retailers. Knowing just what items are where — and replacing or replenishing them — can be a painstaking task. Martin Hitch, co-founder of Bossa Nova, tells Karen Webster that robots in the aisles can pinpoint problems on shelves before...

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Sam’s Club To Offer Healthcare Bundles
September 26, 2019

To provide discounts on routine healthcare that shoppers might skip or delay due to cost, Walmart’s Sam’s Club is collaborating with multiple healthcare companies. Beginning next month, members in Pennsylvania, North Carolina and Michigan will be able to purchase medical services bundles that can encompass...