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NOVEMBER 23, 2018

“By working collaboratively with these retailers, we’ve created a way for businesses to take proactive steps to prevent scams,” New York State Attorney General Barbara Underwood said in a statement. With the new policies, changes include lowering the transaction limits on the sale of store-branded gift cards.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2018

For digitally native brands moving from the web to brick and mortar, startups are providing a platform to help with the transition. When brands are ready to open up shop, Nejati seeks to help them go from idea to grand opening in about a month. Pop-Up Retail Trends.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2018

It’s not uncommon for brands to open permanent stores after experimenting with pop-ups, but Glossier is taking an innovative payments approach to its new flagship in New York City that launched on Thursday (November 8): the company is bringing its own point-of-sale system (POS) to the flagship. And online retail sales may hit $123.73

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NOVEMBER 2, 2018

The eCommerce retailer brought Bonobos and Nike dedicated shops to its site, Chain Store Age reported. Having a direct relationship with them both means we can offer a fully branded experience and a unique assortment of the brands’ leading pieces, which is important as we head into the holiday season.”.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2018

To top off the decade, the eCommerce retailer had some pretty big ambitions. The eCommerce retailer beat its previous Singles Day record with hours to spare before the holiday concluded on Sunday (Nov. The eCommerce retailer beat its previous Singles Day record with hours to spare before the holiday concluded on Sunday (Nov.

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NOVEMBER 28, 2018

retail outfit that sells children’s clothing, is mulling whether to shutter more than half of its 900-store base, Reuters reported Tuesday (Nov. Among those options for Gymboree – which also owns Janie and Jack and Crazy 8 brands – might be to file for bankruptcy again, according to the sources. Gymboree, the U.S.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2018

As Sears faces calls to wind down its operations, the retailer is reportedly putting the finishing touches on a deal for $350 million in financing with Great American Capital Partners, along with other lenders. The retailer reportedly chose the proposal from Great American Group, along with partners, over one from hedge funds.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2018

To that end, some brick-and-mortar retailers have begun to offer rewards programs for the very first time to bring shoppers through their doors. Retailers are taking new approaches to the way they attract customers. eCommerce retailer Amazon , for instance, has opened the Amazon 4-star Store in New York City.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2018

Sales were down in Q3 at Dick’s Sporting goods, as the retailer announced a net sales decline of 4.5 CEO Ed Stack noted that comparable sales were in line with what the retailer had expected during the quarter. Serious athletes tend to flock toward higher-end and more sports-focused brands, like Nike and Peloton.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2018

Earlier in November, the retailer was reportedly putting the finishing touches on a deal for $350 million in financing with Great American Capital Partners, along with other lenders. The potential deal could bring the retailers’ financing package up to $650 million, with $300 million in loans pledged by bank lenders, Reuters reported.

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NOVEMBER 23, 2018

Even people without a mind for business remember that motto as one of the guiding principles of retail and other forms of commerce — absorbed, perhaps, in a high school class or via any number of articles, TV shows, commercials or bits of pop culture that have riffed on that theme. Location , location, location. Instagram Role.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2018

Big brands are opening big stores in big cities, but Nike is taking a decidedly digital approach with its New York City flagship: that is, the customer payment and shopping experience in the new space is powered by mobile technology. In Other Brick-And-Mortar Retail. The retailer’s comparable sales slid by 5.4

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NOVEMBER 8, 2018

With the launch, the retailer will expand its efforts to 106 new markets, Chain Store Age reported. The retailer plans to have curated collections for its merchandise, along with a visual tour offering called “stories.” To bring its fashions to new markets, Zara plans to roll out a global online platform.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2018

retail stocks took a beating in trading Tuesday (November 20), with the group losing around $50 billion in value as a lackluster earnings season raised more concerns about the impact Amazon is having on traditional retailers. The Financial Times noted the S&P Retail Index was down 3.4 percent Tuesday (November 20).

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NOVEMBER 21, 2018

With a strong digital platform supporting its brands, The Gap, Inc. The retailer reported earnings per share of 69 cents and revenues of $4.1 President and CEO Art Peck noted that early feedback on the company’s newly-launched Hill City brand has been positive and customer engagement has been very strong.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2018

According to news from CNBC , citing Alibaba, Apple topped the list in the mobile phone category — one retailer among 237 others that surpassed $14.36 It’s a positive sign for Apple, because normally Xiaomi or Huawei has been the top brand. million in sales during the Singles Day event. Samsung fell to eighth place.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2018

Digitally native brands often test the retail waters with pop-up shops, and, after some offline success, they may expand their concepts with permanent locations. It will also offer a larger jewelry selection and exclusive brands like Sidney Garber, who has bracelets that sell for $8,600 and up. In Other Brick-and-Mortar News.

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NOVEMBER 26, 2018

We wanted a brand to appeal to women like us, so we could feel sexy on our own terms. The goal, according to the founders, is to offer a brand that is as inclusive as possible. It’s a unique time in retail; women prefer experiences over things,” Coulter said. “We We really see this as the next frontier in retail.

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NOVEMBER 28, 2018

The mobile payments that will be enabled at all Welcia locations are China’s Alipay and WeChat Pay , as well as Japanese payment brands LINE Pay and NTT DOCOMO’s d Payment. This makes it unnecessary to set up a dedicated terminal and makes WeChat Pay services possible at all InComm retailers.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2018

While manufacturers make might products ranging from luxury handbags to jackets, they may only get paid a small percentage of the final retail price for those items. A brand might sell a given product for $100, according to Italic CEO Jeremy Cai, but a manufacturer may only get a small fraction of that amount. The Business Model.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2018

who each week walk into one of those physical stores, in addition to the 100 million who are said to shop one of the retailer’s online channels. 3 post position, displacing Apple, at roughly 4 percent of retail sales. That retailer is, of course, Amazon. percent of consumer retail spending in the U.S.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Subscription commerce stands as one of the hotter parts of retail, with companies such as Lyft launching subscription plans and other firms expanding their existing subscription services. But news involving lingerie retailer Adore Me shows how the model, if not handled properly, could lead to angry consumers and declines in brand reputation.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2018

percent of teen’s wish lists, with the top four consumer brands being the iPhone, Apple Watch, MacBooks and Airpods. The next closest brand is Gucci , which only accounted for 0.6 In addition, the National Retail Federation (NRF) has found that consumers are expected to spend an average of $1,007.24 The top item on U.S.

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NOVEMBER 26, 2018

The last few years have been tough on Payless: the shoe retailer filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in April 2017, which led to the closure of 800 stores and CEO W. The retailer was, however, able to exit bankruptcy still open for business, an accomplishment in the current retail environment. Paul Jones stepping down. percent.

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NOVEMBER 24, 2018

These are amazing times to be a consumer who suffers from retail embarrassment. To point out the obvious, online retail sites and even some marketplaces have made the ability to buy such products as painless as the process can possibly be. Market research comes in handy when evaluating the profit potential of retail embarrassment.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2018

Offering financing to consumers can be a tremendous marketing and customer retention tool for retailers that do it right. Retail-sponsored financing models of old — i.e., store-branded cards — were developed to be part of that highly linear journey. Bread is a white-label installment financing solution for retailers.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2018

There are many, many retailers and brands trying to outfit the world, and standing out in the crowd is difficult. The brand became the first to launch a website for U.S. launch of product and incorporation done, Clandestina’s goal as a brand is pretty simple, if a bit ambitious. With its U.S. eCommerce operation.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2018

“Amazon is also one of the most trusted brands in the industry.” Amazon wants to expand its payment service beyond online payments, and it is reportedly working to convince retailers to accept the option as a way to pay. Americans have not rushed to embrace digital payment options.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2018

In an organized retail crime (ORC) survey, the National Retail Federation found that 92 percent of respondents were victims of the practice in the past year. These criminals find new ways to expand their networks and manipulate the retail supply chain every day.”.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2018

To dive into the toy market for the holidays, Kroger is teaming up with the hedge fund owners of formerly Toys R Us exclusive brands from Geoffrey’s Toy Box. According to The Wall Street Journal , Toys R Us’ liquidation was the largest retail closure since Sports Authority closed nearly 500 stores.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2018

The company said Instacart Pickup provides customers with expanded delivery and/or pickup options, enabling them to order via Instacart and pick up groceries at retailers. SWIFT Denies Rumor It Is Integrating With Ripple. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) regarding the financial institution’s “technology operations.”.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2018

The eCommerce retailer also plans to sell Beats headphones, which are part of Apple’s lineup, CNET reported. They can, however, buy products like Beats headphones and MacBooks directly from the eCommerce retailer. “But the real threat there is in Amazon introducing a rival product,” Lipsman told CNET.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2018

and foreign brands, retail companies planning to participate in this year’s holiday sales in China should consider capitalizing on China’s huge holiday sales by adopting mobile pay and influencer marketing and by emphasizing quality and authenticity, according to Franklin Chu, managing director for Azoya USA.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2018

The move will enable the global retailer, which owns 70 luxury brands, including Christian Dior, Louis Vuitton, Bulgari, Fendi and Givenchy, to enhance the efficiency and traceability of its cross-border payments.

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NOVEMBER 23, 2018

But Walmart and Target are pushing further into the space ahead of the holiday shopping season as the traditional brick-and-mortar retailers invest more heavily in eCommerce initiatives. The retail giant, too, is investing in eCommerce through recent acquisition of digital brands like Jet.com, reports noted.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2018

As the holiday shopping season approaches, retailers large and small are preparing for the coming rush of consumers looking to cross items off of their wish lists. Cybercriminals tend to ramp up their attacks against retailers around the holiday season, when revenues are highest and opportunity is ripe.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2018

What’s more, an expanded retail footprint would be a cheap way to have more distribution centers and places for in-store clinics. By combining, the two will have more scale so they can bargain for better prices on prescription drugs. Passing on those cheaper prices to consumers could also stunt Amazon’s growth in the market.

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