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Retail banks must simplify or die

Chris Skinner

This is Boston Consulting Group’s latest analysis of what’s happening in retail banking. I’m being lazy this week and just posting other people’s reports, but only because they’re really interesting.

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Mastercard And BJ’s To Offer A ‘Priceless’ Boston Experience

PYMNTS

Boston doesn’t quite make it into the top tier of U.S. The credit card company and retail wholesaler announced on Tuesday (Aug. The credit card company and retail wholesaler announced on Tuesday (Aug. cities, like New York, L.A. The prize? Maripi Jalandoni, EVP of U.S. ”

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Ouai Prepares For Ulta Beauty Store Rollout; Reliance Industries Launches Retail Service

PYMNTS

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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Retail Pulse: 7-Eleven Tests Cashierless Tech; Staples Debuts Connect Store Concept

PYMNTS

Brick-and-mortar retailers are testing convenience store designs that let consumers skip the checkout line and pay for their purchases with their mobile phones. 7-Eleven President and CEO Joe DePinto said in an announcement , “Retail technology is evolving at a rapid pace, and customer expectations are driving the evolution.

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Tracksmith: Taking DTC Running From Heartbreak Hill To The Global Market

PYMNTS

Boston is home to the world’s “statement race” — the Boston Marathon. you’d be hard-pressed to find a Chowdahead who doesn’t think Boston is the running capital of the world. you’d be hard-pressed to find a Chowdahead who doesn’t think Boston is the running capital of the world. Bostonians take their running seriously.

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Retail Pulse: Wayfair Opens Mall Store; Banana Republic Unveils Style Passport

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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.

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Why Health And Beauty Retailers Are Driving Digital Innovation

PYMNTS

Amid great technological change, health and beauty retailers are developing strategies to drive innovation. In some cases, retailers are using social media tools such as Instagram to post promotions and product tutorials — or interact openly with consumers about their offerings. More than six in 10 health and beauty firms — or 61.7