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DECEMBER 23, 2019

Online betting company DraftKings is merging with two other companies and going public, according to a report by the Boston Business Journal. Jason Robins, the co-founder and CEO of DraftKings, is going to run the new company, which will be incorporated in Nevada and keep its headquarters in Boston.

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DECEMBER 4, 2019

The brand will only sell its “Glossier You” fragrance, which has become one of the top-rated products on Glossier.com since rolling out in October 2017, CNBC reported. A Nordstrom partnership should help Glossier reach more shoppers who don’t reside close to its Los Angeles and New York stores, per the report.

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JANUARY 17, 2020

CarGurus, an auto marketplace based in Boston, has acquired car shopping platform startup Autolist, according to reports. CarGurus is a successful company that went public in 2017, and it’s going to keep Autolist as its own brand and website. PistonHeads also still operates under its own brand name. “We

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JANUARY 3, 2020

Online brands are growing their presence in the physical world by bringing their products into brick-and-mortar stores. Ouai , a hair and body care brand founded by celebrity hairstylist Jen Atkin, will roll out some of its merchandise in 1,200 Ulta Beauty locations in addition to the retailer’s website on Sunday (Jan.

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MAY 18, 2017

From responsive mobile websites to on-demand offerings, consumers are increasingly demanding that retailers, both online and in the real world, cater to their needs in the moment. . And Boston Dynamics is working on their own robotic delivery system, which it showed off at this past April’s TED 2017 conference. On-Demand Days .

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MAY 7, 2020

While sales fell 25 percent in the first quarter, the slowdown is expected to accelerate in the second quarter and could lead to an estimated contraction by as much as 35 percent for the year, said the Boston-based investment firm. Online luxury has remained resilient, while brand name stores and department stores have seen sharp drops.

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MAY 9, 2018

Brands’ Pizza Hut is bringing beer delivery to approximately 100 of its restaurants in California and Arizona. The restaurant chain had begun testing the service in Phoenix back in December, Reuters reported. As restaurant operators seek to bolster sales in the face of weak traffic growth, Yum! The news comes as Yum!

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MAY 27, 2020

As The Wall Street Journal reported, the eatery hoped to avert a complete liquidation of its 98 locations in New York, the Mid-Atlantic, California, Illinois and Florida with a proposed $3 million sale of the business to Aurify Brands LLC. Under the terms of the deal, Aurify Brands would allow at least 35 of its U.S.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2020

the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston said, “To date, U.S. A September report found that the number of open banking users in the U.K. This figure includes new users of online banking platforms or money management FinTechs, services that are covered under U.K. One need only look to the U.K. for a foretaste. “A And that is not all.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Innovations in 3D and augmented reality (AR) eCommerce are leveling the playing field and bringing conversion-centered visual technology to any online retailer. Our new platform is designed to help brands and creators realize that goal, and bring their products to life in minutes rather than weeks.”.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2018

The health retailer is looking to open concept stores in the beginning of 2019, CNBC reported. The news comes as CVS is testing a program in Boston in which customers get free delivery on prescriptions and online purchases, among other perks.

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APRIL 21, 2020

The San Francisco-based online food ordering and delivery service launched by Uber in 2014 said it will match up to $3 million in contributions made by customers, according to TechCrunch. As reported in early April, the National Restaurant Association created the fund to support U.S. It was led by Food Network host and chef Guy Fieri.

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OCTOBER 3, 2019

The new Order To Eat Tracker highlights how several major brands are embracing third-party delivery services, loyalty programs and other ordering solutions in an effort to win over customers. Quick service restaurant (QSR) chain Boston Market is among the restaurant brands making their first forays into loyalty rewards.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2019

As the buyer of the luxury retailer brand negotiates with the store’s landlord, Barneys New York’s flagship store on Madison Avenue in Manhattan will stay open for at least another year in a smaller form. Fred’s, the store’s famous eatery, will also stay open, Reuters reported. Ashkenazy Acquisition Corp.

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OCTOBER 17, 2017

It’s a hungry brand, gobbling up three different food delivery competitors in the last quarter alone: Boston-based Foodler, Groupon’s OrderUp and most recently, Yelp’s Eat24. Grubhub absorbed 27 of OrderUp’s markets, including Baltimore itself, reported The Baltimore Business Journal. Foodler launched in Boston in 2005.

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APRIL 22, 2019

Recess, a CBD-infused sparkling water company, has announced that it will be available on Uber Eats for delivery to customers in New York City, according to a report by Adweek. Starbucks partnered with the app in January, with San Francisco first and then spreading to Boston, Chicago and L.A., among others.

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OCTOBER 19, 2020

It’s why recommendations are consistently ranked by consumers as one of the most important features a merchant can offer an online shopper, why merchants gladly oblige and why brands strive to make products that are consistently ranked high by consumers. Saving Main Street. Even more of them are closing.

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JULY 14, 2016

True Fit , the Boston-based startup that helps connect customers with shoes and apparel that fits them really, really well, recently announced a $25 million investment from Intel Capital that it will use to expand its business, according to a report from TechCrunch. 2015 that it used for expansion.

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AUGUST 23, 2019

Online furniture retailers are stepping further into the world of physical retail with permanent brick-and-mortar stores. Wayfair , for instance, opened a store at the Natick Mall in suburban Boston, where consumers can experience products firsthand before making a purchase, after debuting a pop-up shop there last year. billion.

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FEBRUARY 8, 2018

And then there are the “Walking Dead” players like Sears that are continually reporting falling sales and increasing debt loads. According to a report released by Moody’s Investors Service in late 2017, distressed bond issuers in the U.S. The brand has grown gradually and cautiously during that time. From Bow-Ties to Bricks.

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JUNE 6, 2018

The brand uses sustainable and rescued fabrics, along with vintage clothing, to create apparel, Retail Dive reported. ” Nordstrom is Reformation’s first wholesale gig, although the brand has 11 brick-and-mortar stores in cities such as Los Angeles, Boston and San Francisco.

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OCTOBER 4, 2019

Online retailers are expanding their brick-and-mortar footprints – and using feedback from eCommerce customers to inform the selections in their new stores. Amazon , in one case, has added a suburban Boston location to its roster of Amazon 4-star stores, marking the fifth location of its type in the United States.

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MAY 24, 2018

Ohio-based Spangler Candy Company won the auction with a bid of just under $19 million, The Boston Globe reported. “We The candies are made in a suburb of Boston, where the company has a little more than 200 employees. I think our employees will be excited about the outcome.”.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Bloomberg reported this week that Boston-based home décor eCommerce giant Wayfair turned in strong Q3 financials, noting that the firm’s quarterly results “exceeded analysts’ estimates, suggesting the wave of home improvement inspired by the COVID-19 pandemic is lingering.”. percent year over year,” as PYMNTS reported.

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DECEMBER 6, 2019

Also, the co-founder of Boston-based payments firm Circle will step down from his co-CEO role at the end of the month. The co-founder of Circle, a Boston-based payments firm, will step down from his co-CEO role at the end of the month. Consumers are on pace to spend approximately $149 billion via online purchases this holiday season.

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JANUARY 25, 2019

In a recent trend, eCommerce mattress brands have been moving into the world of brick-and-mortar retail by opening their own stores and pop-up shops to help let customers test-drive their products in real life. Then, in 2018, Pop-In@Nordstrom partnered with Casper to bring pop-up stores to select Nordstrom locations and online.

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DECEMBER 26, 2019

It launched the expansion into San Francisco in January, with plans to extend the service into New York, Boston, Los Angeles, Washington, D.C. In November, Dine Brands linked up with Postmates to offer delivery from thousands of locations, integrating delivery orders into IHOP’s and Applebee’s POS systems. and Chicago.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

Digitally native brands, especially those that sell tactile products like footwear, are seeing an offline opportunity in opening flagship stores in major cities. Shoe brand Allbirds , in particular, has brought a large retail space in New York City. cities, such as Boston and Los Angeles, for additional brick-and-mortar locations.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2019

The branding will reflect the financial institutions and not Google. Amazon To Build $40M Robotics Innovation Hub Near Boston. Reports and Trackers . The knives were out for Amazon this week thanks to a major sneaker brand. Deutsche Bank Admits Widespread Payment Failures To BoE. Deutsche Bank told U.K.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

Oakland, San Jose, San Francisco, Detroit, Austin, Boston and Chicago. However, CNBC reports that it is growing much faster than competitors including Walmart. Mexico presently has a $50 limit on online purchases that can be imported duty-free, but talks are ongoing with the U.S.

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FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Pharmacy operator CVS , for example, experimented with a program in Boston in which shoppers received free delivery on prescriptions and eCommerce purchases as well as other perks. The program, which is dubbed CarePass, also includes access to a pharmacy helpline, a discount on CVS branded products and a monthly coupon.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2019

While most people don’t report having a deeply felt affection for furniture shopping, Rob Royer’s background makes him a little different from most people. The plan from our perspective was to create a user experience online first that would enable shoppers to easily customize a piece,” said Royer.

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OCTOBER 26, 2016

Bonobos, the men’s clothing brand that began life online and has now pushed into the physical realm, is betting on the tactile experience to boost sales. The first standalone location was in Boston in 2012. The personal service provides this and allows them to move beyond online to an environment where they can experiment more.

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JUNE 25, 2018

Then I went to Whole Foods on the North Shore of Boston Saturday morning to do some grocery shopping. Another had an offer with a promo code to get $10 off my first online order, which would be delivered free to my front door in two hours or less once I linked my Prime account to Whole Foods. Prime Time at the Grocery Store.

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JANUARY 26, 2017

Layer3 is betting big on basic and premium channel bundles, going against major players AT&T, HBO and CBS and others that have embraced online streaming via desktop and mobile apps to compete with the likes of Netflix and Hulu. Layer3 is a relatively new cable TV provider on the scene. and has since rolled out to Chicago.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Big brands are opening pop-up shops chock full of digital commerce technology and experiences for fans, and Nike is no exception. Items available for sale will range from the Air Force 1 drops to The Ten Collection — items that Nike said in an online post are “specific to Atlanta’s vibe.” In Other Brick-And-Mortar News.

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MARCH 9, 2020

A new report shows that 70 percent of Americans use their mobile devices and restaurant apps at some point during the dining journey. The model for the DineVite online and mobile app is actually similar to social media. And before they did so they checked an app to either plan, review or order food from their eatery of choice.

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