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Stylitics Notches $15M In Series B Funding Round
August 26, 2019

With Series B funding, outfit-based shopping recommendation startup Stylitics has raised $15 million. The company was first known for a mobile app called ClosetSpace that offered outfit recommendations and inspiration to shoppers, according to reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Disney+ To Come With High-Quality Streaming
August 26, 2019

As part of its standard plan, Disney’s new Disney+ streaming service will offer high-quality content streaming with its $6.99-per-month basic offering. The news could put more pressure on streaming rivals like Netflix, which reportedly does not offer high-definition streaming with its $8.99-per-month basic tier offering,...

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Target To Open Disney Shops Inside Select Stores
August 25, 2019

Target is bringing some Disney magic into select stores starting this fall. 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...

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Kohl’s To Tap Into Facebook Data To Create Millennial Clothing Line
August 25, 2019

The fashionistas posting on Facebook have the attention of Kohl’s, which is looking to create a curated clothing line based on the brands people are wearing most, the Motley Fool reported Sunday (Aug. 25). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Hudson Yards To Open 100+ Retail Shops
August 25, 2019

Hudson Yards is a New York City neighborhood that’s quickly establishing itself as a must-visit destination as Manhattan’s retail influence heads west, bringing with it a technological edge, Forbes reported Sunday (Aug. 25). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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WSJ Investigation Finds Thousands Of Unsafe Products On Amazon
August 23, 2019

The Wall Street Journal did an investigation of thousands of Amazon’s third-party items and found a large amount were unsafe, mislabeled or banned in the U.S. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Retail Pulse: Wayfair Opens Mall Store; Banana Republic Unveils Style Passport
August 23, 2019

Online furniture retailers are stepping further into the world of physical retail with permanent brick-and-mortar stores. Wayfair, for instance, opened a store at the Natick Mall in suburban Boston, where consumers can experience products firsthand before making a purchase, after debuting a pop-up shop there...

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QSRs Provide Fresh Look At Retail Innovation Trends
August 23, 2019

For a glimpse at how innovation is playing out in the retail world, it always helps to take a look at recent developments in the world of quick-service restaurants, or QSRs. And things are getting much more mobile and digital – a trend that promises...

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Hasbro To Acquire Entertainment One For About $4B
August 23, 2019

In an all-cash deal, Hasbro will purchase Entertainment One for 3.27 billion pounds or roughly $4 billion in cash. The deal is said to offer new exposure to the Power Rangers and Nerf toymaker, CNBC reported. Hasbro Chief Executive Officer Brian Goldner said, according to...