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Virtual Bagel Brand Offers Consumers  ‘Inexpensive Luxury’ amid Inflation
Virtual Bagel Brand Offers Consumers ‘Inexpensive Luxury’ amid Inflation
December 05, 2022  |  Merchant Innovation

As consumers reevaluate their spending, direct-to-consumer (D2C) food brands have had luck selling affordable indulgences. For example, PopupBagels, a virtual brand launched during the pandemic as...

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Landry’s CEO Warns Of Closing Restaurants Should NYC Have To Shut Down
Landry’s CEO Warns Of Closing Restaurants Should NYC Have To Shut Down
October 07, 2020  |  Economy

Landry’s CEO and chairman Tilman Fertitta, speaking on CNBC, said he thinks anyone operating a restaurant in New York City is likely in danger of...

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NYC Taxi Commission Accused Of $810 Million Fraud
NYC Taxi Commission Accused Of $810 Million Fraud
February 21, 2020  |  Security & Fraud

New York Attorney General Letitia James announced plans to sue New York City for allegedly fraudulent practices by its Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC), according...

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Uber To Offer Helicopter Rides On Demand In NYC
Uber To Offer Helicopter Rides On Demand In NYC
June 06, 2019  |  Ridesharing

Uber is expanding its transportation services, launching helicopter rides in New York City starting in July. Customers will be able to book on-demand rides in...

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Mastercard Offers Refunds, Rewards To NYC MTA Commuters
Mastercard Offers Refunds, Rewards To NYC MTA Commuters
May 30, 2019  |  Mastercard

Mastercard has announced that cardholders who tap to pay for subway rides on Fridays in June and July will get refunded fares, and have the...

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Gap Makes Plans To Move Out Of Fifth Avenue Store
Gap Makes Plans To Move Out Of Fifth Avenue Store
December 27, 2018  |  Retail

The three-level Gap store on Fifth Avenue in New York City is shutting down next month — and more retail locations might soon follow suit....

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Lululemon Opens Pop-Up Library With Penguin Random House In NYC
Lululemon Opens Pop-Up Library With Penguin Random House In NYC
December 27, 2018  |  Retail

Lululemon announced that it has partnered with Penguin Random House for a pop-up library in New York City. Located in Lululemon’s HUB Seventeen community space in...

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WeWork Rolls Out Retail Form
WeWork Rolls Out Retail Form
July 02, 2018  |  Retail

WeWork — the ever-expanding, office-sharing mega-firm — is officially kicking off its launch into retail. According to Chain Store Age, the concept comes with an audience...

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Nordstrom Beats Q1 Estimates Amid Focus On Digital
Nordstrom Beats Q1 Estimates Amid Focus On Digital
May 18, 2018  |  Retail

As Nordstrom ramps up its digital efforts, the department store retailer reported better-than-expected first-quarter earnings. The company reported earnings per share of 51 cents and...

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