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As restaurant operators seek to bolster sales in the face of weak traffic growth, Yum! 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. have liquor licenses.

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CoverHound, the online property and casualty insurance platform operator, announced Tuesday (Feb. In a press release , the San Francisco startup that has sold more than 200,000 policies online said the Series D funding round was led by global insurer Hiscox and included participation from Chubb, Aflac Ventures, MS&AD of Japan.

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JULY 21, 2020

In a deal expected to create the world’s largest online classifieds company, eBay Inc. has agreed to sell its ad division to Adevinta ASA, the Norwegian online marketplace, for $9.2 Adevinta operates in 15 countries and its portfolio includes nearly three dozen digital products and websites.

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Wholesale clubs and Trader Joe’s themselves have proven there is a huge market for brands that don’t check all of the boxes for a standard supermarket trip. We're proud of the product mix and shopping experience we provide in our stores and online. The Placer report, which examines transactions for the seven top U.S.

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MAY 4, 2017

Then, companies working to develop the technological means for cars to drive themselves have levied more than a few criticisms against proposed regulation changes in the state of California. sales operations. Apple, for one, is hoping that California will work to toughen some of its current self-driving road test policies.

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APRIL 22, 2020

percent for some brands as dealerships were shut down due to concerns over the personal contact inherent in the auto sales process. Online auto sales are the only game in town. That’s good news for consumers who shop for cars online, which they did at an 86 percent rate during 2019. But it’s an obstacle for dealers.

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JUNE 15, 2020

News came Monday (June 15) that Walmart has joined with eCommerce company Shopify in a bid to boost its online marketplace presence. For Walmart, adding Shopify sellers to its online operations helps give a bit of scale, and third-party sales do not carry the same costs as seen in other marketplace models.

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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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FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Reports from Seattle and California say the company is adding a new format and expanding beyond its Amazon Go and Whole Foods brands. Although Amazon hasn’t commented, the strategy seems to be aimed at getting Amazon aligned with a more mass market customer segment than its other retail brands. billion in 2019.

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APRIL 19, 2019

Nor is there anything bad about the vodka, tequila and other liquor brands found in mainstream stores across the country. liquor industry), who has combined the ongoing consumer desire for online subscription retail with the rise of craft distilleries. They all get the job done. It was a learning process, and a very expensive one.”.

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BB : In 1992, I discovered these online bulletin boards, where you could communicate with people all around the world. MM: So, you started at City National Bank, and was the bank online before you got there? How do you think it will change the way financial services organizations operate? MM: Favorite brands? MM: Hobbies?

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There’s no denying that consumers of all ages are increasingly comfortable shopping online, but when it comes to younger, digitally native customers, it turns out they’re also increasingly comfortable selling online, too. Building The Brand.

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Fandango Media LLC, the California-based company that sells movie tickets online, has agreed to buy the on-demand video streaming service Vudu Inc. Vudu has a strong brand presence and customer base. from Walmart. Terms of the deal were not disclosed, TheStreet reported. Both businesses will exist for the time being.”.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

A new survey has found that big retailers like Apple and Nike are losing favor in China, as consumers are showing a preference towards local brands. Chinese brands have been better at leveraging social media to reach out to shoppers in China,” said Catherine Lim, a Bloomberg Intelligence analyst. There’s a stronger buzz.”.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

Video game manufacturers operated a different model of sorts: Create great games to get consumers to buy the hardware, then keep cranking out great games that would keep consumers on board and upgrading those devices. Consumers are buying Tilly’s products online, as digital growth was up 22 percent in 2018.

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JANUARY 6, 2020

Food software startup Olo, named after the phrase “online ordering,” has plans to file an initial public offering (IPO) in 2020, according to a report from Bloomberg. Olo also has partnerships with Five Guys, The Cheesecake Factory and California Pizza Kitchen. Olo has been interviewing possible advisers since the end of last year.

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OCTOBER 21, 2019

21), the latest commerce operator to be on the verge of extinction in this age of digital and mobile. though they also operate under such brands as Motherhood Maternity and Pea in the Pod stores. “As Customers on Walmart.com can access styles from brands like C&C California, Butter Super Soft, Puma and BCBG.

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AUGUST 14, 2020

Facebook is rolling out its Facebook Financial group, which will go after online shopping and payments opportunities. NEW DATA: The Six Reasons Why More Consumers Are Buying Directly From Brands. buyer for its American operations. Instacart-Walmart Delivery Pact Heats Up Online Grocery Wars. arm — and if a TikTok 2.0

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OCTOBER 4, 2019

To let shoppers access items that were only available at Disney retail locations in the past, the Walt Disney Company and Target rolled out the Disney store at Target in 25 select locations along with complementary online experience. Customers can shop a Disney assortment of 450 items, according to an announcement. “We’ve

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JUNE 8, 2018

The chain this week said it has launched its Winemakers Selection , a line of 10 “distinctive labels” from California, France and Italy. In May, for instance, reports had Walmart and Lord & Taylor teaming up to create a store within Walmart.com for sales of such high-level fashion brands as Tommy Bahama, La La Anthony, H Halston and Effy.

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The term eSports can refer to a wide range of games in the competitive space, but in general the most popular ones are in the first-person shooter or multi-player online battle arena genres. The promotion was a success – and the latest pair-up with HSEL operates on similar logic.

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DECEMBER 4, 2020

Online sales were up 108 percent during the quarter. In late October , Cincinnati-based Kroger announced its “Restock Kroger” program — which aims to improve shipping, distribution and the links between its online and offline businesses — would be a major boost for shareholders. He pointed to total company sales, which hit $29.7

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FEBRUARY 8, 2019

Startups in the eCommerce space have long enabled their customers to experience their products in real life (“IRL”) through temporary retail shops, and now, digitally-focused brands belonging to major retailers are taking a similar approach. The four-room house, which is a mere 238 square feet, was built for the brand by Modern Tiny Living.

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And while there are various online mail-order pharmacies in the market, there is often a gap between order and receipt of at least two days, possibly more. Services can also be accessed via the mobile app, online or by phone. That, however, will require increased licensure and enhancement of its warehouse and delivery network.

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APRIL 2, 2018

As Toys R Us winds down its operations, it is no longer accepting eCommerce orders through its website. Instead, the retailer is directing customers to liquidation sales at its brick-and-mortar stores for both its namesake and Babies R Us brands, industry news source Chain St ore Age reported. Only a small number of the 800 U.S.

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Walmart has launched it Winemakers Selection, offering 10 “distinctive labels” of wine from California, France and Italy. The online store is being touted as a “premium” shopping destination on the web. Cilley, senior vice president of digital, operations and new ventures at Lord & Taylor.

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JUNE 14, 2019

Online brands are expanding their brick-and-mortar footprints: Online handbag marketplace Rebag , for instance, is opening a new store in Miami’s Design District with more stores said to come. Operating hours span from 6 a.m. The two-story location will have an outdoor courtyard complete with Rebag Yellow furniture.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2018

Digitally native brands often test the retail waters with pop-up shops, and, after some offline success, they may expand their concepts with permanent locations. The company also opened a permanent store in the Brentwood neighborhood of Los Angeles, California last year. to pick up online purchases via curbside services.

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JANUARY 6, 2020

One of the biggest questions faced by quick-service restaurants (QSRs) and other eateries is how to deal with online delivery, and what kinds of business relationships to build and maintain with third-party delivery providers. Olo also has partnerships with Five Guys, The Cheesecake Factory and California Pizza Kitchen.

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OCTOBER 18, 2019

Brick-and-mortar retailers are joining forces with online reCommerce companies to bring pre-owned merchandise into their stores, adding to their sustainability efforts. That price point, according to Fashionista , is significantly less costly than a new pair of the brand’s jeans that usually cost approximately $130.

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DECEMBER 5, 2019

A convenient and seamless ordering experience from online and mobile channels is essential for restaurant customers. Quick-service restaurants (QSRs) have heard the call for innovative digital ordering capabilities, with several major brands stepping up their investments in this area.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

Shopping for apparel online is tricky in any case, and shopping for accessories can be particularly taxing because, while one can get a fine feel for the look of a piece, the actual fit is something quite difficult to discern — as looking at an image of an object doesn’t quite tell its scale.

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Since opening their first store in Palo Alto, California, in 2015, b8ta has aimed to offer just such an experience: the ability to snap up tech products that might otherwise be hard to find — and buy anyplace but online. What it would look like is a store that is currently doubling its footprint — and hoping to operate coast to coast.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Dutch global grocery conglomerate Ahold Delhaize — the firm behind grocery behemoths Giant and Stop & Shop — has acquired a majority stake in supermarket delivery startup FreshDirect in an attempt to up the level of its digital grocery offerings amid the online shopping surge created by COVID-19. “We Farmstead Picks Up $7.9M

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MAY 30, 2018

The industry is booming, and consumers who shop for beauty products have no shortage of brand options in stores and online. There are traditional players, and now there are digital native brands and startups, so the cosmetics industry has become a very crowded industry,” he said. “So, Beauty Buyers Go Digital.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Combating fraud is not a one-and-done process, as people will find new ways to circumvent the best efforts,” said Mandy Shaw, CEO of Pasadena, California-based artisanal pizza chain Blaze Pizza. Mobile ordering is at the center of business operations for Blaze Pizza and many fast casual dining chains today. Pandemic-Driven Pivots.

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OCTOBER 23, 2020

In the longer run, the service will grow over the next several months to the grocer’s 570 retail locations throughout California, Illinois, Pennsylvania and Florida. According to Amazon, the COVID-19 pandemic has triggered a massive move to online grocery shopping, home delivery and curbside pickup.

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