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Barneys Launches A Luxury Cannabis Concept
February 12, 2019

Barneys New York is getting into the cannabis business. 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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Ikea Uses TaskRabbit Acquisition To Gain Retail Edge
February 11, 2019

Retail furniture giant Ikea’s recent acquisition of handyman site TaskRabbit shows that it’s aware of competition from other online-only furniture retailers, and their push of services like installation and delivery, according to a report by Reuters. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Apple Chinese iPhone Shipments Plummet 20 Pct In Q4
February 11, 2019

Shipments of Apple’s iPhones plummeted around 20 percent in China during the fourth quarter of last year, as competitor Huawei Technologies was able to steal share. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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The Evolution Of Home Shopping, From Radio To Live Streams
February 11, 2019

Lowell W. “Bud” Paxson, the owner of a radio station in Florida, had a challenge one day in the 1970s: He was short on money and payday was approaching. Paxson decided to pay a visit to one of his advertisers to try to collect a...

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Why Health And Beauty Retailers Are Driving Digital Innovation
February 11, 2019

Amid great technological change, health and beauty retailers are developing strategies to drive innovation. In some cases, retailers are using social media tools such as Instagram to post promotions and product tutorials — or interact openly with consumers about their offerings. Get the Full Story...

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Outdoorsy On Adventure Travelers, Driveway Surfers And Trying To Be The Airbnb For RVs
February 11, 2019

Entrepreneurs sometimes see opportunity in places that are far from the hustle and bustle of city life: When spending time in San Francisco, Outdoorsy Co-founder and CEO Jeff Cavins spotted an unmet need for accommodations other than hotels or home shares in scenic destinations. And...

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Payless ShoeSource Could End Up In Bankruptcy Again
February 11, 2019

Payless ShoeSource is reportedly gearing up for another round in bankruptcy court, with one news outlet reporting it could happen within the next two weeks. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Walmart, Six Other Retailers See Judge Dismiss Shoplifting Lawsuit
February 11, 2019

Walmart and six other retailers saw a federal judge toss out a lawsuit that accused the group of forcing shoplifters to take expensive classes or otherwise be reported to the local police. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Can Digital Assistants Take Luxury Retail To The Next Omni Level?
February 11, 2019

A common, enduring fantasy for many consumers — a group that likely includes many PYMNTS readers and writers — is walking into a high-end retail store, chain or boutique that sells luxury brands, and spending vast sums on the best clothes, shoes, handbags, watches and other items....