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Family Fun, In A Box (On Susbcription)
February 27, 2020

Before Kenny Ball started a subscription box to bring families together for screen-free time, he was a public school teacher for 14 years. He taught mostly third and fifth grade, but spent a few years in sixth and eighth grade, so his experience spanned many...

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New York Security Law Changes Retail Data Efforts
February 27, 2020

Everything about data is about to change for retailers doing business in New York State. On March 21, a new law regarding data security goes into effect and retailers of all sizes have less than a month to prepare for strict regulations that make current statutes...

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Mercedes-Benz Upgrades Subscription Service To Include AMG Models
February 27, 2020

Mercedes-Benz has upgraded its subscription service to include high-performance AMG models, according to a report by The Verge. 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...

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US Consumers Expected To Drive Retail Sales Up
February 27, 2020

U.S. retail sales are expected to rise between 3.5 percent and 4.1 percent, topping $3.9 trillion. However, the coronavirus could put all of that in jeopardy, CNBC reported. There were other shortcomings on the horizon, though, such as the tumult of a lingering trade war, and...

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Walmart Looks For Partners In UK Grocer Asda
February 26, 2020

Walmart and its U.K. supermarket arm Asda are reportedly looking for an investment from a third party, after a failed attempt to merge with competitor Sainsbury’s, according to a report by Reuters.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Hyatt Lets Some Travelers Rebook Rooms Due To The Coronavirus
February 26, 2020

As the coronavirus spreads outside of China and causes concerns of a worldwide pandemic, American hotels and airlines are expanding options for customers to make new plans for travel. The U.S. told Americans to start getting ready for the coronavirus to spread within the nation...

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As Gap Joins thredUP, Resale Continues Its Momentum
February 26, 2020

The resale market is turning out to be one of the hottest trends of the young new year. After Nordstrom and Macy’s recently launched high-end resale retail platforms, Gap has now joined them. And lest you think it’s a bit of desperation move for struggling...

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SmileDirectClub Aims To Boost Growth Via Healthcare Partnerships
February 26, 2020

After SmileDirectClub Inc registered a larger-than-expected loss with greater spending to market its teeth aligners, the eCommerce dental firm said it is examining “controlled growth” this year. The company’s stock dropped 20 percent in extended trading to $9.05, Reuters reported. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Lowe’s Posts Mixed Results Amid Online Revamp
February 26, 2020

As Lowe’s homes in on growing online shopping and bringing in more professional contractors and homebuilders, the home improvement retailer registered mixed Q4 results. Its shares increased 1.4 percent in premarket trading, CNBC reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...