Retail
CVS’s New Groove
May 01, 2017

Retail these days seem to be all about embracing the new – even in some very old school businesses like pharmacy services.  Which is likely why retailer CVS is taking yet another step in embracing its new destiny as a central retail location for consumers...

Retail
Grocery Tracker: Instacart’s National Push
May 01, 2017

Which grocery stocks look most likely to see May flowers? 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 completing this...

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DSW Appoints Long Time Nordstrom Exec As COO
May 01, 2017

DSW, the branded footwear and accessories retailer, announced the appointment of Michele Love as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for Designer Shoe Warehouse, effective May 1, 2017. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Goldman Sachs Celebrates First Retail Year and Its Online Deposit Platform
May 01, 2017

After a full year in service, Goldman Sachs Bank USA is celebrating its first full year in retail and its online deposit platform’s success. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Today In Data
Today in Data: Home Ownership on The Rise
May 01, 2017

It may be safe to say that the home ownership market is turning a significant corner. While sales have been sluggish for quite some time, new data has indicated an uptick in consumers’ confidence in purchasing new homes. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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VR Startups Create Entertainment Locations In Old Retail Space
May 01, 2017

Virtualities, the company that runs virtual reality theaters and arcades, has been opening up locations in strip malls and retail space that are being abandoned due to the move toward online shopping. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Cash Is Still Most Popular Payment Choice For Digital Shoppers In Indonesia
May 01, 2017

When it comes to paying for purchases in Indonesia — even those made online — cash is still king. 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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Amazon’s Alexa Gets A New Set Of Speaking Skills To Sound More Human
May 01, 2017

Amazon announced that Alexa is going to sound more human, with a new set of speaking skills that allow her to do things like whisper, take a breath to pause for emphasis, adjust the rate, pitch and volume of her speech, “bleep” out her words...

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Party City Mulling A Sale The Could Make It Private Again
May 01, 2017

Party City, the party supplies retailer, is reportedly mulling a sale after a private equity firm reached out to the retailer. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...