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MAY 2, 2016

According to reports in Bloomberg , this is the second big geographical area to go online with Prime following some reporting in Bloomberg Businessweek that indicated some potentially disturbing disparities in where the service is (and is not) available in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, New York and Washington. “The over 1.4

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APRIL 17, 2018

As of this month (April), Target customers in Boston, New York, Chicago, San Francisco and Washington D.C. When Target bought Shipt in the closing days of last year, the retailer concurrently announced plans to add same-day delivery to its roster of services at the bulk of its stores during the upcoming 2018 holiday season.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

Oakland, San Jose, San Francisco, Detroit, Austin, Boston and Chicago. This Bay Area city advertised ample office options at one-half to one-quarter the price of nearby Oakland and San Francisco. In addition to the second headquarters Amazon plans to build in whichever U.S.

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JUNE 6, 2018

To widen its reach, Reformation is coming to a select number of Nordstrom brick-and-mortar stores, as well as the retailer’s eCommerce website. The brand uses sustainable and rescued fabrics, along with vintage clothing, to create apparel, Retail Dive reported.

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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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JULY 19, 2016

The coveted back-to-school shopping season is fast approaching, and it’s a key one for office supplies companies like Staples , according to Internet Retailer. Staples, which is located in Framingham, MA, announced in June plans to offer a same-day delivery service known as Staples Rush in Dallas, Boston and Manhattan.

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JANUARY 22, 2019

According to a report in USA Today , Starbucks is rolling out the delivery expansion in San Francisco on Tuesday (January 22) and will extend it into Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, and Washington D.C. Starbucks is adding more cities to its delivery network via a partnership with Uber Eats. during the next few weeks.

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APRIL 11, 2016

As brick-and-mortar retailers continue to struggle to bring in consumers, a few are taking a page out of Amazon’s book and working instead to meet consumers where they live. Best Buy has expanded its same-day delivery pilot program that launched last fall in San Francisco to 13 U.S. And quickly.

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OCTOBER 11, 2017

Building upon its Boston-area staff, Facebook plans to open a new office in neighboring Cambridge next year. The current team is more than 100 strong and has outgrown its small Kendall Square office, according to news from The Boston Globe ; the expansion will accommodate all of them comfortably, plus 500 more.

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OCTOBER 2, 2017

In retail news, home goods eTailer Wayfair announced Friday (Sept. Currently available in 10 retail markets — including Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, New York City and San Francisco, among others — Chain Store Age reports the new feature will “transform what is considered a time-consuming, even frustrating, process.”

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

As reported by Eater San Francisco, “the restaurant announced Wednesday (Sept. After cherished Boston dining spot, Stella, closed its doors due to pandemic losses, chef and owner Evan Deluty couldn’t let the dream die — or his heavenly preparations disappear — and has reinvented Stella as a gourmet food truck.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2018

In a press release , the company said Instacart Pickup provides customers with expanded delivery and/or pickup options, enabling them to order via Instacart and pick up the groceries at retailers. “We want to make grocery shopping effortless by helping our customers get the groceries they need from the retailers they love.

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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. . Yelp’s Eat24 is testing delivery via robot in a new partnership with Marble in select neighborhoods in San Francisco. On-Demand Days .

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OCTOBER 8, 2020

We want restaurants to work so badly that we are willing to lie to ourselves,” Heather Mojer, co-owner and beverage director at Boston-based Big Dipper Hospitality Group , operator of the Café Du Pays, Mamaleh’s Delicatessen and State Park restaurants, wrote in an Instagram post. “We

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AUGUST 29, 2016

The beauty brand currently has similar locations in Boston, San Francisco and Toronto. The stores feature a centrally located table with chairs, vanities and iPad stations — and they are built around the idea of creating retail spaces that are dual-purpose play zones for adults and education centers.

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AUGUST 14, 2018

” In particular, a Shorr Packaging analysis suggests that tech hubs such as Silicon Valley, Boston and Seattle are particularly susceptible to thieves, as these areas face a particularly common problem with stolen packages. Cities such as San Francisco and Washington, D.C.

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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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OCTOBER 27, 2016

These new cities will join the AmazonFresh family cities/regions of Northern Virginia, Boston, Baltimore, London, Seattle, New York, Philadelphia, Stamford, Trenton, Los Angeles, Riverside, San Diego, San Francisco, Sacramento, San Jose and Stockton. Amazon announced yesterday (Oct.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

Macy’s seems to be on something of a “say yes to everything” kick in 2016 as it tries to reset its business model after what has been a highly chaotic year for the struggling department store retailer. Its latest experiment with out-of-the-box thinking is in its beauty offerings. Prices will range from $25 to $185.

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JUNE 1, 2019

Try finding a place to live in San Francisco with a $1,215 monthly rent budget. The average one-bedroom apartment in San Francisco is roughly $3,400 a month – though the average resident would note that anything under $4,000 is either a very good deal or is in a not-so-great neighborhood.

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MAY 4, 2016

As long as the same credit card linked to Uber accounts is used for purchases at participating retailers, within a few days after accepting the offer, riders will receive between $5 and $20 to use on their next rides. We are always looking for new ways to delight our customers and offer unique local experiences,” Richter told TechCrunch.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2017

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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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. The coffee chain was launching the expansion in San Francisco on Tuesday (Jan.

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MAY 29, 2017

Some were already investors in the startup, which is headquartered in New York City and will use the funding to expand into Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Boston, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., and Chicago.

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JUNE 15, 2016

Staples announced on Tuesday (June 14) that it had officially launched its “Staples Rush” program that provides same-day delivery service to a handful of metropolitan areas, including parts of Boston, Dallas and Manhattan, with Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Seattle to come.

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JANUARY 17, 2020

That matters because as time goes by and existing cities become prohibitively expensive — think San Francisco, New York City and Los Angeles, with Chicago, Boston and other areas not far behind — many younger, well-educated consumers are making moves to exurban or even rural areas, or smaller cities. communities.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2019

Today, Interior Define has opened several new guide shop locations in New York, LA, San Francisco, Austin and Boston. “We We consider ourselves the most innovative custom sofa retailer in the country and we are using this success to expand and redefine other categories in the home as well,” Royers said. “We

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AUGUST 18, 2016

That’s become pretty much gospel for brands, retailers and marketers alike. And one of the most valuable forms of data right now is behavioral data because it tells a retailer or brand where a customer or potential customer goes, does and spends their time and money on. In other words, it’s a lot of that uber-valuable type of data.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2017

Evolving with the customer has enabled the retailer to stay relevant, even through the struggles that so many brick-and-mortar companies are facing — though, of course, Lowe’s is not a pure brick-and-mortar business, with its robust web presence and mobile app. We want to help them love where they live.”.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2019

Today, Interior Define has opened several new guide shop locations in New York, LA, San Francisco, Austin and Boston. “We We consider ourselves the most innovative custom sofa retailer in the country and we are using this success to expand and redefine other categories,” Royers said. “We

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JANUARY 19, 2017

This week’s announcement is an expansion of the program, which is now available in New York City, Boston, Chicago, Washington, D.C., San Francisco, Philadelphia, Las Vegas, Denver, Atlanta, Miami, Los Angeles, San Diego, Seattle and New Jersey.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

That is a very big branch-out and rather sudden from the point of view of the program, since, currently, Google Express only operates at full-tilt capacity in the San Francisco Bay Area, New York City, Los Angeles and Boston. That can’t always be other retailers’ business model.”.

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AUGUST 16, 2019

s two resident retail superpowers’ race for the consumer’s whole paycheck this week. The world’s largest physical retailer, Walmart, spent much of its earnings call with analysts discussing its digital commerce victories and expansion. economics, told CNBC that she expects retail sales — excluding autos — to have risen by 0.6

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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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DECEMBER 19, 2018

Sports teams, including the San Francisco 49ers and the Boston Celtics, also invested. “We The recent Series A round was co-led by FitLab, Causeway Media Partners and JAZZ Venture Partners, with participation from Courtside Ventures, Elysian Park Ventures and ward.ventures.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

While the store is a first for Nike, it’s part of a bigger trend in retail — product and inventory localization. how retailers can survive (and thrive) this holiday season. Learn about the technologies, innovations, and strategies that retailers can leverage during the holidays. Major retailers and brands go local.

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MAY 30, 2017

Flashfood bears a close resemblance to Boston, Mass. Instacart started in San Francisco but announced that it plans to launch in more than 100 new markets by the end of 2017. is beefing up its ecommerce capabilities with a $10 million investment in online meal kit retailer Chef’d. Finally, Campbell Soup Co.

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