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Walmart Expands EBT Grocery Card Acceptance Online
June 25, 2019

Walmart will now accept SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) to pay for online grocery orders at all of its pickup locations, according to a report. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Instagram Aims To ‘Unlock’ Value Through Shopping Features
June 25, 2019

Through a long-term vision to take on the desire of users to window shop and amp up retail, Instagram Head Adam Mosseri seeks to “connect the dots thoughtfully” between sellers, shoppers and “influencers” on the app. The idea is to “unlock” value by rolling out...

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Bringing The DTC Model To Baby Strollers With Customization
June 25, 2019

Sometimes a confluence of factors lead to an idea that morphs into a new company in an emerging space. Before Eric Osman started direct-to-consumer (DTC) baby stroller company Mockingbird, he worked for an eCommerce brand and at the same time was noticing a trend. Osman...

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Tapping AI To Build A Better Hair Day
June 25, 2019

Good hair does not come easy — or cheap. According to some estimates, the average woman in the United States will spend about $80 and 11 hours per month on getting a good hair day going. Over the course of a lifetime, most women will...

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Airbnb Unveils High-End Luxe Offering
June 25, 2019

To bolster its luxury travel efforts, Airbnb has unveiled its Luxe offering, which includes more than 2,000 high-end homes. The home sharing company sends out inspectors to determine whether homes meet criteria such as chef-grade appliances and high-quality furniture, Fortune reported. Get the Full Story...

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Sam’s Club Offers Alcohol Delivery Via Instacart
June 25, 2019

Sam’s Club has announced that some of its shoppers using Instacart can now receive same-day alcohol delivery. The service is now available in more than 200 locations in select markets, with plans to expand to additional locations in the coming months. The delivery options allow...

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Automated Retail’s ‘Fast And Frictionless’ Ambitions
June 25, 2019

Automation is critical in helping retailers offer a fast and frictionless commerce experience. John Clarke, chief innovation officer and co-founder at Worldnet Payments, explains how automated retail can have a positive ripple effect that runs counter to fears of the "rise of the robots," and may...

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Samsung Introduces Three New Smart Home Items
June 24, 2019

Samsung has introduced three new smart home items that are low-cost entrants into the space, according to a report. 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...

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Luxury Brands In China Embrace WeChat
June 24, 2019

Luxury brands are increasingly using chat app WeChat in China to reach customers and sell big-ticket items, according to a report by TechCrunch. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...