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Retailers Aren’t Waiting For Fall To Harvest Pumpkin-Spiced Profits
August 14, 2021

Would Ichabod Crane be celebrating the early appearance of anything pumpkin-related? Doubtful. Fiction’s favorite Cucurbitophobic fellow found pumpkins off-putting after his “Sleepy Hollow” ordeal. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Today In Retail: Restructured Neiman Marcus Focused On Its Core; Antiques And Art Start Embracing...
August 13, 2021

In today’s top retail news, Neiman Marcus’ new strategy has some experts bullish about the brand’s prospects post-bankruptcy, while auction houses and art dealerships are figuring out how to deliver a seamless digital experience for consumers. Also, eCommerce platform Wish warns investors it may not...

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Today in Food Tech: Venmo Comes To Supermarkets; Restaurants Respond To Vaccine Mandates
August 13, 2021

Today in restaurant and grocery tech news, Giant Eagle becomes the first grocery chain in the country to accept PayPal and Venmo payments, while cities across the country begin mandating vaccinations for indoor dining. Plus, Ken Venturi, CEO of prepared foods brand Martha Stewart Kitchen,...

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Martha Stewart Aims To Take On Every Aisle Of The Grocery Store
August 13, 2021

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Giant Eagle Grocery Stores Become First In US To Accept PayPal, Venmo
August 13, 2021

The divides between the ways people pay peers, workers and businesses are breaking down, as consumers are increasingly able to use the payment options with which they feel most comfortable wherever they may be. Giant Eagle, a grocery chain that operates 474 stores throughout Pennsylvania,...

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Fulfillment Infrastructure For Art, Antiques Catching Up To Digital Age
August 13, 2021

Over the last several years, and especially the last 18 months, consumers have fully embraced a frictionless eCommerce experience. An item goes in a digital shopping cart and with one click, they can pay for and ship their purchase before returning to the latest show...

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AMZN vs WMT Weekly: Marketplaces, Groceries And Payments Predictions
August 13, 2021

When Walmart releases its second-quarter earnings report next Tuesday, retail watchers will get a fresh update on just how increasingly mobile consumers are impacting the box store giant’s 10,500 worldwide locations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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A Year After Exiting Bankruptcy, A More Focused Neiman Marcus Emerges
August 13, 2021

Nearly a year after emerging from Chapter 11 bankruptcy, Neiman Marcus is reemerging with a new marketing campaign meant to reintroduce the brand to the world and chart a path forward for the beleaguered department store. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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YourMechanic Unveils Auto Repair App
August 13, 2021

Mobile auto repair company YourMechanic on Friday (Aug. 13) introduced a consumer app on iOS and Android, a move that allows car owners to order hundreds of auto repair and maintenance services and have them done wherever is most convenient for the users. Get the...