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IKEA Opens Planning Studio In NYC
April 11, 2019

IKEA has opened its first Manhattan store, but it’s unlike any of the retailer’s other U.S. locations. 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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Walgreens Set To Open Primary Care Clinics In Houston
April 11, 2019

Walgreens and VillageMD, a leading national provider of primary healthcare, have announced a partnership to provide primary care services for adult patients in the Houston, Texas area. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Analysts Predict 75K More Store Closings
April 11, 2019

A new report by investment firm UBS warns that an estimated 75,000 stores are likely to shut down by 2026. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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Whole Foods Eyes Sears, Kmart Stores For Expansion
April 10, 2019

Amazon might be looking at taking over as many as 110 old Sears and Kmart stores in order to launch new Whole Foods locations. BMO Capital Markets revealed the prediction in a note to clients on Wednesday (April 10), basing its findings on the demographics...

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How Retailers Are Gearing Up For Contactless Payments Via mPOS
April 10, 2019

With the use of contactless payments heating up around the world, small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) and their solution providers have to prepare for their acceptance. Mobile point-of-sale (mPOS) terminals that are enabled for contactless have to meet certain specifications to gain EMVCo 3.0 certification:...

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Zapt And On-Demand Platforms Powering Move Now-Pay Later
April 10, 2019

Some entrepreneurs have no intention of starting a company but find inspiration to take on a new venture when a challenge arises in their daily lives. Bill Catania, for instance, began Zapt after he bought a refrigerator at a big-box retail store and wanted to...

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Amazon Go Stores No Longer Cashless
April 10, 2019

Cashless retail, to a point, and then cashless and cash, too. 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...

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Whole Foods’ 500th Store Features Eateries
April 10, 2019

To create a food hall-like experience for customers, Whole Foods Market’s 70,000-square-foot store in Atlanta showcases four eateries. The space, which is created to sell more than only supermarket items, also features a rooftop experience, Chain Store Age reported, and is the chain’s 500th store....

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H&M Reintroduces Delivery Fees For Loyalty Members
April 10, 2019

Fashion retailer H&M announced it will start charging its loyalty club members delivery fees on small online orders. 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...