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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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NEW REPORT: Cowboy Chicken Ropes In Millennials With Mobile Order-Ahead

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Going Mobile to Win over Millennials. With millennials projected to spend nearly $800 billion in 2017 (that’s 7 percent more on monthly food budgets than average Americans), restaurants are hankering to pull out all the stops to get millennials to order — in or out.

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Enticing Millennials With Experiences Using ?Neighborhood Goods?

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The old model of opening a retail store with merchandise as a main focus of the space may not appeal to today’s consumers – millennials in particular. Cities such as Plano hold promise for retail, for example, as they are fast-growing locations with many employers. This generation values experiences, not just tangible goods.

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Welcome To The New C-Store Innovation Game

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Retail innovation labs – incubators or tech hubs – aren’t confined to operations run by the likes of Amazon or Walmart. A new lab store from 7-Eleven underscores the innovation wave that is taking place in the convenience store sector of retail – a sector ripe for change, disruption and growth. stores with the innovation.

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Mobile Ordering, The New Window To Winning Over Millennial Consumers

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It seems that most every industry these days is vying for millennial dollars and devotion. For an industry where millennials are projected to spend nearly $800 billion in 2017 (that’s 7 percent more on monthly food budgets than average Americans), restaurants are hankering to pull out all the stops to get millennials to order — in or out.

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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.

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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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