PYMNTS

MAY 13, 2016

With traditional brick-and-mortar retail facing big problems , some chains are addressing them with small solutions. Is this a viable answer to the beating that Sears’ bottom line (and that of many other one-time stalwarts of brick-and-mortar retail) have been taking in recent years? Specifically, with small(er) stores.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

After running a three-store pilot approximately one year ago, home improvement and appliance chain Lowe’s has announced news it will partner with software-powered electronics retailer b8ta to launch its “Smart Home powered by b8ta” connected-home shopping experience. Smart Home powered by b8ta is available in select major U.S.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

At peak hours, a b8ta expert will be on-site to answer questions, but customers are also free to explore the products on their own. We’re not a tech store,” said Ruth Crowley, Lowe’s VP of Customer Experience Design. We want to help them love where they live.”. Smart Home Powered by b8ta” is available in select major U.S.

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CB Insights

DECEMBER 19, 2017

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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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

Boston, Philadelphia and Washington D.C. The world’s largest retailer announced it has acquired the crowdsourced, on-demand delivery marketplace Cornershop for $225 million. Same-store sales, one of the favored metrics for judging retail, excluding fuel, increased 1.6 are reportedly next on the list of expansions.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

We felt that Jet was very aligned with us in wanting to create great customer experiences. Ollie’s fresh-food chicken and beef recipes will be in the New York, Philadelphia, Washington, Boston and New Jersey regions where two-day cold shipping can be guaranteed.

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