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Samsung Shows Off Flip-Style Foldable Phone
October 30, 2019

At its developer conference, Samsung provided a sneak peek at a concept for a new foldable smartphone that has a vertical fold, similar to that of an old flip phone, instead of a horizontal fold like its recently released Galaxy Fold device. The tech company displayed the...

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Apple Looks To Ship Over 200M Handsets In 2020
October 30, 2019

As the debut of 5G devices supercharges demand, Apple Inc. expects iPhone sales to return to growth next year. The company reportedly aims to ship over 200 million handsets next year after putting forward more than four new iPhone models with the possible inclusion of 4G models,...

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Walmart’s Daniel Eckert On Why TailFin Is Retail’s Next Big Thing
October 30, 2019

Worlds are colliding when it comes to payments and commerce. One of the most recent examples of that movement comes from Walmart, the venerable retail chain locked in mortal combat with Amazon, and Green Dot, the 20-year-old payment services provider that has managed to not...

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Tesco In Britain Adds Loyalty Card As Amazon Fresh Becomes Free
October 29, 2019

British supermarket group Tesco has announced it’s offering a loyalty subscription plan for customers, in an attempt to stay competitive with German-owned discounters.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Royl Aims To Be The Antidote To Athleisure
October 29, 2019

The rise of leggings, and the tidal wave of athleisure clothing unleashed upon the market over the last five years, has not been universally beloved. For every booster who happily declaims about how comfortable they are at all times — at work or at play...

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Grubhub Crushed By Food Delivery Competition
October 29, 2019

Online food delivery is an increasingly competitive space for commerce, and the newest evidence comes from Grubhub. Its shares were tanking early this week after the company posted what investors apparently viewed as a disastrous third-quarter 2019 financial report. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Allbirds Looks To Open 20 Brick-And-Mortar Locations
October 29, 2019

With a brick-and-mortar expansion in the works, direct-to-consumer shoe brand Allbirds plans to open 20 stores next year. The company began as a Silicon Valley eCommerce retailer, and has opened 14 stores so far, CNBC reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Vintage Brings Unique Customization To Subscription Boxes
October 29, 2019

To connect consumers with a selection of vintage clothing chosen with their preferences in mind, eCommerce innovators are putting a new spin on the subscription box model. Instead of curating the same selection of goods that every subscriber will receive, they are choosing unique vintage...

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Amazon Fresh Becomes Free For Prime Members
October 29, 2019

With a new perk for Amazon Prime, free “ultrafast” grocery delivery is now available for free to the program’s members. Amazon Fresh was previously available for a monthly fee of $14.99, and it is now available as a complimentary benefit, the company said in a post....