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Cashierless Checkout Faces Worker Backlash In France
December 26, 2019

The rise of eCommerce in France has been changing the way retailers operate in the country, and it’s been worrying workers and citizens alike over concerns that the job market will fundamentally change, according to a report by The New York Times. Get the Full...

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UPS Expects 26 Pct. YOY Returns Increase On Jan. 2
December 26, 2019

National Returns Day, which is Jan. 2, is expected to break records for the seventh consecutive year, UPS said in a press release on Thursday (Dec. 26), confirming its predictions from last month. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Five Lessons In Retail Reinvention From 2019
December 26, 2019

The year is almost done — in less than a week the ball will be dropped and the new year and new decade will be underway. But before we shut the door on 2019, it bears taking a moment to note how much the world...

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Mainland China Drives Increase In Tiffany’s Holiday Sales
December 26, 2019

Holiday sales rose at Tiffany & Co. despite challenges in Japan and Hong Kong. The jewelry company experienced double-digit sales increases in mainland China, which were offset by Hong Kong’s declines, The Wall Street Journal reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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2019: The Year Of Retailer And Delivery App Collaborations
December 26, 2019

This year, apps aimed to make it easier and more convenient for consumers to order their favorite foods and sundries, with restaurants and other retailers tapping into delivery. To help bring these options to more consumers, retailers and technology companies decided to join forces. Get...

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The Trends Driving Retail Into The New Decade
December 26, 2019

Change came from various areas for retail in 2019. 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 form,...

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Mastercard: Holiday eCommerce Nearly 15 Pct Of Retail Sales
December 26, 2019

Overall retail sales reflected record-high numbers this holiday season – at least in online shopping, Mastercard reported. 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...

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Central Retail Group Eyes $2.7B IPO
December 26, 2019

In what would be Thailand’s biggest initial public offering (IPO), Central Retail Corporation, the country’s largest retailer, is looking to raise up to 81.1 billion baht or approximately $2.7 billion. The company said that funds raised would be used to grow its international and domestic...

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How AI Will Decide What You Wear
December 26, 2019

At the start of the 2010s, retail merchandising was, at base, a lot of guesswork. The fashion industry made decisions on its seasonal lines once or twice a year, production runs were ordered and goods were shipped. If things went well, and brands guessed right...