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Why Does The Path To Retail Innovation Go Through So Many Labs?

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It’s not enough to be a retailer these days, not if a merchant intends to survive in a world of commerce dominated by the likes of Amazon and other tech-focused competitors. PYMNTS readers can be forgiven if they view innovation labs (no matter the label) as something that verges on retail fad. New Efforts. Lab Changes.

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No Candy: Godiva To Close US Stores

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retail presence in recent decades, is reversing course and closing all its North American brick-and-mortar locations, according to numerous online news sources citing a company statement. in 2007 for $850 million, according to Bloomberg. Godiva, the maker of high-end chocolates that significantly expanded its U.S.

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Bonobos Founder Andy Dunn Exiting Walmart In Early 2020

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After two years at the world’s largest retailer, Bonobos founder Andy Dunn is leaving Walmart in early 2020, Reuters reported on Thursday (Dec. Dunn announced his departure following Walmart’s acquisition of his online menswear brand in 2017. In 2017, the retail giant bought ModCloth and Moosejaw, and outdoor retail company.

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The Many Pivots On The Path To A Multi-Million Dollar Skincare Brand

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One might assume the hardest part of building a product to disrupt the traditional sunscreen industry would be actually formulating a new brand of sunscreen. The problem, it turned out, was that in 2007 when this project was first lifting off the ground, regulations in most states made this model basically illegal.

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Walmart Adds Another eCommerce Purchase To The Pile

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Currently, ShoeBuy carries 800-plus footwear brands, as well as outerwear and handbags. Fashion has been a particular focus — outdoor gear online retailer Moosejaw was a recent acquisition, as was fashion retailer Modcloth. Its most direct competitor is Amazon sub-business Zappos. Its total venture funding is $125 million.

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Here Are 35 Casualties Of The Retail Apocalypse And Why They Failed

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Modern-day retail is at an inflection point as retailers face struggling physical storefronts, massive debt, and inefficient operations, among other issues. Formerly beloved brands such as Aeropostale, American Apparel, and PacSun bit the dust in 2016, and the pace of retail deaths has accelerated since then.

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Gonzo Goes to BAI Retail Delivery 2014: Sweet Home Chicago?

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After Retail Delivery had some mushy general sessions a few years ago, this is the second year in a row we have seen some provocative stuff on the main stage. So, isn’t retail delivery about consumer lending? Where’s the creativity and product leadership, folks? Man, we need some vision and leadership here.

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