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Chapter 11 Watch: Aéropostale Deal OKed, Golfsmith Files And Imports Still Strong
Chapter 11 Watch: Aéropostale Deal OKed, Golfsmith Files And Imports Still Strong
September 16, 2016  |  Retail

Aéropostale is officially going to emerge from bankruptcy in one piece, albeit in a slimmed-down form, rather than heading to liquidation as one of its...

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Target Thinking Big By Going Small
Target Thinking Big By Going Small
September 16, 2016  |  Retail

When consumers think Target, they might want to start thinking small from now on — or, at least, smaller. The big-box retailer has already opened...

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Retail Sales Down For August, As Bumpy Economic Ride Continues
Retail Sales Down For August, As Bumpy Economic Ride Continues
September 16, 2016  |  Retail

Retail sales were down 0.3 percent for the month of August, the first month of decline since March, as the turbulent economic headwinds that have...

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Bloomingdale’s Embraces Scavenger Hunts
Bloomingdale’s Embraces Scavenger Hunts
September 16, 2016  |  Retail

OK, so apparently, Bloomingdale’s has taken some cues from the Pokémon GO craze. Or, at least, that’s the impression after the luxury retailer held an in-store...

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Apple’s iOS 10 Being Adopted At A Strong Rate
Apple’s iOS 10 Being Adopted At A Strong Rate
September 16, 2016  |  Apple

Apple iOS 10 has been available only for a couple of days, but it’s driving interest from owners of Apple’s iPhone and iPad devices. That’s...

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US eCommerce On A Tear In Q3
US eCommerce On A Tear In Q3
September 16, 2016  |  Merchant Innovation

Data released from the U.S. Department of Commerce on Thursday (Sept. 15) revealed that the eCommerce market took a small dip in sales during the...

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Mobile Devices Are Used By More Than Half Of Consumers To Check Their Bank Account
Mobile Devices Are Used By More Than Half Of Consumers To Check Their Bank Account
September 16, 2016  |  Digital Banking

Greater than half of Americans have used a mobile device to check and/or manage their bank account at least once per month. What’s more, more...

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Ripple Closes $55 Million Venture Capital Round
Ripple Closes $55 Million Venture Capital Round
September 16, 2016  |  Investments

Ripple, the provider of financial settlement services, announced on Thursday (Sept. 15) it completed a $55 million Series B round of financing. Ripple said the...

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CheapOair Is Now Accepting Apple Pay
CheapOair Is Now Accepting Apple Pay
September 16, 2016  |  Apple Pay

CheapOair, a concierge travel service consisting of a traditional travel agency with a digital front end, announced on Thursday (Sept. 15) customers who book via...

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