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‘Costco For Millennials’ Attracts Big Investors

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A popular eCommerce retailer, which has been called the “Costco for millennials,” is attracting potential investors, according to The New York Post. With warehouses in New Jersey, Dallas, Las Vegas and Atlanta, Boxed offers bulk-sized products similar to those found at big warehouse retailers like Costco Wholesale.

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2018 Recap: The Year That Retailers Evolved With Their Mobile Apps

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It has been a busy year in the world of mobile commerce, particularly with retail apps. Below, PYMNTS rounds up the top trends of the year and sheds light on how retailers are tapping into mobile apps to make the shopping experience more convenient and less time consuming for shoppers. Apps As Mobile Ordering Tools. Apps At The Pump.

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Retail Pulse: Walmart To Boost Supply Chain In China; JD Sports Rides Athleisure Popularity

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Retailers are bolstering their supply chains in China as they seek to enhance their service and offer customers fresh products. The post also pointed out that the retailer invested over RMB 700 million – which is approximately $100 million – to create the South China Fresh Food Distribution Center. Other Brick-and-Mortar News.

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Greyhound Drives Omnichannel Security With AI, Advanced Learning Tools

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Dallas-based busing line Greyhound is all too familiar with such problems, prompting it to implement advanced learning technologies to secure ticketing. Greyhound’s digital push comes as more consumers — many of them millennials — are demanding added affordability, convenience and safety from travel companies.

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COVID-19 Is Changing The Grocery Business

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Perhaps no retail category has been under as much pressure during the past six weeks than grocery. A fair amount, but not all, of the grocery business is going online. percent of consumers shopped for groceries online, rising to 9.1 Millennials accounted for 32.9 At the month’s start only 3.9 percent by month’s end.

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Super Saturday’s Secret Strength

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While Black Friday gets all of the press, Super Saturday has been creeping up in recent years to become the holiday season’s secret second pole of retail action. And now with retailers offering online promotions throughout the holiday period, there’s no longer a need to fight or brave the crowds on Black Friday.”.

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How The Gap Hopes To Capture Consumers With A More Open Take On Loyalty

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For those who carry either the branded Gap card, or the Gap Mastercard (or anyone who has ever been part of a retail rewards program), the offerings are fairly familiar. Shoppers who use their Gap card get a discount (10 percent off in-store and online), accrue points and enjoy perks like free shipping, exclusive offers and events.