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Barneys, Pier 1 And Other Iconic-But-Bankrupt Retailers Are Coming Back To Life 

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Barneys became the latest brand to rise from the dead recently when the retailer reopened as “ Barneys at Saks ,” a store within a store at the flagship Manhattan site of its former rival, Saks Fifth Avenue. “We The launch of Barneys at Saks is a seminal moment to reignite the brand for the future.”.

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Why Brick-And-Mortar Merchants Are Tapping Into Unattended Retail

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And some eCommerce brands are bringing the convenience of self-service technology into their brick-and-mortar stores. and SoftBank -backed robotics firm Nuro recently announced the rollout of their autonomous grocery delivery service in Houston. In the U.S., Nuro Co-founder Dave Ferguson said in an announcement.

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How A New Name Sparked An Unattended Retail Turnaround

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When Stockwell launched in September of 2017, it went by a different name: Bodega. But the branding came across somewhat differently. The brand was widely accused of being culturally insensitive and appropriating the name of the very shops they were hoping to push out of business with their full-service vending machines.

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Oprah Enters The Restaurant World

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As of today, the international media titan has announced an investment in True Food Kitchen , a healthy eating startup based out of Houston. The size of Oprah’s equity investment is unknown, but apart from money, she is offering her literal presence – she will be joining the brand’s board and acting as a consultant.

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Retail Pulse: Mattress Firm Mulls Bankruptcy; Walmart Plans Robotic Grocery Pickup

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The brand could close between 600 to 1,000 of its 3,000 locations this year, according to some predictions – and is reportedly considering bankruptcy, people familiar with the matter have told Reuters. And, as a brand, Mattress Firm itself has faced some challenges: In 2017, former supplier Tempur Sealy International Inc.

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How Much Is Lady Gaga Worth To The Super Bowl?

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But NPD Group believes that Lady Gaga’s performance could be a very valuable opportunity for advertisers as well, as her fans are 24 percent more likely than most to be brand switchers. “If 5, 2017, at NRG Stadium in Houston. This year’s Pepsi Zero Sugar Super Bowl LI Halftime Show will be held on Feb.

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Retail Pulse: AMC Theatres Premieres Mobile Ordering, Papa John’s Teams With DoorDash

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As it stands, mobile ordering is available at the chain’s Denver, Boston and Houston locations — and more markets are said to be in the works for this year. million in 2017. Alternatively, customers can have their food sent straight to their seats in some of the theatres. The retailer reported net income for the fourth quarter of $102.6

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