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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
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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Costco Narrowly Beats Revenue Estimates For Q4
Costco Narrowly Beats Revenue Estimates For Q4
October 05, 2018  |  Retail

Facing slowing growth in its online business in a competitive marketplace, Costco narrowly surpassed analyst’s expectations on Thursday (Oct. 4). Net sales reached $44.41 billion, while...

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Sizzle/Fizzle: Barnes & Noble Founder Eyes Buyback, Job Growth Hits High
Sizzle/Fizzle: Barnes & Noble Founder Eyes Buyback, Job Growth Hits High
October 05, 2018  |  Sizzle/Fizzle

It seems that Barnes & Noble as the world has known for the last four decades may be readying to sign off. The firm announced...

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Itemize Eyes Working With (Not Against) Paper In Corporate T&E
Itemize Eyes Working With (Not Against) Paper In Corporate T&E
October 05, 2018  |  B2B Payments

In payments, there are solutions that can address the symptoms of a friction-filled process, and there are cures that can replace that process outright with...

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