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ShopRunner Buys Fashion Marketplace
ShopRunner Buys Fashion Marketplace
October 05, 2018  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

Two-day shipping platform ShopRunner is reportedly planning to acquire Spring, an eCommerce startup that runs an online department store. Terms of such a deal are...

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Curve Aims To Become The ‘Amazon Of Banking’
Curve Aims To Become The ‘Amazon Of Banking’
October 05, 2018  |  Innovation

An Amazon of banking? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Behind Stock Selloff And Yield Rise, Hints At Consumer Impact?
Behind Stock Selloff And Yield Rise, Hints At Consumer Impact?
October 05, 2018  |  Economy

Stock gains – they yield for yield gains. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Revolve Rides The Power Of Influencers All The Way To An IPO
Revolve Rides The Power Of Influencers All The Way To An IPO
October 05, 2018  |  Retail

For many shoppers, Revolve is not quite a household name as of yet. The brand largely focuses on (and sells to) younger shoppers — particularly...

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Could A New Instagram Privacy Setting Lead To More Mobile Ads?
Could A New Instagram Privacy Setting Lead To More Mobile Ads?
October 05, 2018  |  Facebook

Facebook-owned Instagram reportedly is testing a new privacy setting that could lead to more targeted ads directed at consumers. The new privacy setting would enable...

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Mattress Firm Plans To Shrink Footprint With Chapter 11 Filing
Mattress Firm Plans To Shrink Footprint With Chapter 11 Filing
October 05, 2018  |  Retail

In an effort to shrink its store footprint and shore up its balance sheets, Mattress Firm and its subsidiaries have filed for a voluntary Chapter...

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Building Out The Digital Workforce
Building Out The Digital Workforce
October 05, 2018  |  Today In Data

Freelance work is as old as work itself, but the more recent emergence of the digital marketplace dedicated to “gig work” has had effects beyond...

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Retail Pulse: Brandless And Wayfair Plan Pop-Ups, Kroger Teams With Walgreens For Pickup
Retail Pulse: Brandless And Wayfair Plan Pop-Ups, Kroger Teams With Walgreens For Pickup
October 05, 2018  |  Retail

Digitally native retailers are testing out temporary brick-and-mortar locations to drive consumer engagement — and allow their customers to experience some of their selections in...

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Quip Takes Its Toothbrushes To Target
Quip Takes Its Toothbrushes To Target
October 05, 2018  |  Retail

Subscription services are finding a new home in brick-and-mortar stores. To that end, dental care startup Quip plans to sell its electric toothbrush starter sets...

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