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Redesigning Doggie Daycare With Customization
August 12, 2019

Finding a good dog sitter in a crowded urban metro area can be challenging — particularly if one is looking for an offering with flexibility. Such was the difficulty the founding team at Dogdrop, Shaina Denny and Greer Will, encountered as self-described “Los Angeleno dog...

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SoftBank Reportedly Tapping Into Online Used Car Trend
August 12, 2019

Among the ongoing trends in retail is the funding for online used car platforms, and the ongoing rise of eCommerce and digital payments in Latin America. The latest evidence of that comes via Japan-based SoftBank. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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When Homeshares Become Shoppable Experiences
August 12, 2019

For some entrepreneurs, their own trips have inspired them to start companies catering to travelers’ unique needs. The Sursy Founder and CEO Lauren Richardson, for instance, traveled quite a bit for work. At one point, she was staying at a hotel in Chicago, where she...

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UK’s Deliveroo Will End Operations In Germany
August 12, 2019

Deliveroo, the British food delivery service, said it will end its operations in Germany and shift its focus to other markets. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Making Men’s Skincare Mindful 
August 09, 2019

That the global skincare market is a large and growing concern is no secret. By some estimates, its total global value will be pushing $187 billion by the year 2027, up from the approximately $123 billion it was worth in 2018. And that 4.37 percent CAGR...

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Google’s Latest Travel Move Could Boost Contextual Commerce
August 09, 2019

Make room for more contextual commerce and more retail innovation in the travel sector. That’s the view from one of Google’s latest retail-associated launches, an airfare insight and travel recommendations offering. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Retail Pulse: The North Face To Open NYC Location; Walgreens To Shutter 200 Stores
August 09, 2019

Outdoor apparel retailers are reinventing their brick-and-mortar spaces to connect with customers by making stores into destinations that offer experiences. The North Face, for instance, is opening a new experiential retail store in the New York City’s SoHo neighborhood as it plans to make existing...

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China’s EHang To Pilot Air Taxis In Guangzhou
August 09, 2019

With a pilot for a citywide deployment, China’s EHang will create a network of air taxis as well as transports in Guangzhou. The company is geared toward creating as well as deploying autonomous passenger and freight vehicles, according to reports. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Foot Locker Works With Nike On Power Stores
August 09, 2019

As it launches larger and more interactive stores, Foot Locker is working with Nike. The retailer’s Power locations are said to be four times larger than its usual mall locations, and one is set to open this weekend in New York City, CNBC reported. Get...