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The Revivals Of Malls And Unattended Retail

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And in unattended retail, Stockwell ’s new name sparked a turnaround for the firm. Its future is now about building scale and creating a national presence for its vending cupboards. Data: 2017: The year Stockwell launched. percent: The rate by which overall retail sales increased from Nov. All this, Today in Data.

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How A New Name Sparked An Unattended Retail Turnaround

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Case in point, Stockwell: a self-service retail venture that got off on a very wrong foot with customers by, among other things, choosing the wrong name. When Stockwell launched in September of 2017, it went by a different name: Bodega. The Washington Post branded Bodega the most hated startup in America.

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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. The retailer reported net income for the fourth quarter of $102.6 million in 2017. To keep tabs on the latest retail trends, check next week’s Retail Pulse.

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Happy Returns: In-Person Returns For eTail

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In a twist on contemporary retail trends toward online channels, consumers still largely prefer to return in-store. One logistics technology startup is working to solve the problem of physical returns for digital retailers. One logistics technology startup is working to solve the problem of physical returns for digital retailers.

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Community banks are thriving in Texas

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With the record growth of San Antonio, Houston and Austin, southern Texas is becoming a hub for business. The Houston metro took the 10th spot with a 20.3% It includes Hewlett Packard Enterprise, which is moving its headquarters to the Houston area. Photo by Dennis Burnett. By Mindy Charski. We take time for our customers.”.

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Surviving The Retail Apocalypse: The Technologies And Trends That Can Help Brick-And-Mortar Thrive Again

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Research BRIEFING: Surviving the Retail Apocalypse. How are brick-and-mortar retailers surviving and adapting in the world of digital commerce? The retail apocalypse has claimed many victims , with almost 7,000 stores closing in the US in 2017. And that’s just since February. TABLE OF CONTENTS.

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Grocery Tracker: 7-Eleven Eyes 10K U.S. Stores

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This past week, the big box retailer’s shares got a boost upon the bell on Thursday morning, with prices up early—3 percent in the first hour of trading—to $171.45. percent in 2017. Despite the uptick, KR shares are still significantly down for 2017. Things cooled off into Friday, with COST trading at $169.96, down 0.03

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