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NEN Widens USAT Partnership For Cashless Payments Growth

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For more than 30 years, NEN has grown its business by bringing the best service and most innovative amusement machines to our customers, while keeping pace with the changing needs and preferences of consumers,” said Jim Sevalt, president and chief operating officer of NEN. and Puerto Rico.

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Retail Pulse: Stein Mart Plans Amazon Locker Rollout; Dressbarn Stores To Close

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Brick-and-mortar retailers are joining forces with Amazon in moves that could help bring shoppers into their stores: Stein Mart , for instance, announced this week that it plans to roll out Amazon Hub Lockers at stores in 28 states. Ascena Retail Group is planning to shutter approximately 650 Dressbarn locations. From Next in the U.K.

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PetSmart Continues Brick-And-Mortar Expansion With More Store Openings

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Pet goods retail chain PetSmart announced Thursday it had opened 28 new brick-and-mortar storefronts in North America during the quarter that ended Nov. This quarter, for example, we launched The Groomery by PetSmart, our innovative new store concept focusing exclusively on pet grooming services.”.

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PetSmart Builds Out New Concept Stores

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PetSmart, the specialty pet retailer , is breaking ground and expanding its store portfolio with new concepts. The company is using the new concept stores to test out initiatives aimed at improving how pet services and an enhanced pet lifestyle are combined, all within a smaller retail footprint, Chain Store Age reported. “We

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Sears Offers Online ‘LEASE IT’ Financing Program

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The retail chain originally launched LEASE IT in 2012, aimed at providing an affordable solution to those who do not have credit or cannot benefit from layaway because they need the product immediately. “To A credit check is not required, and the program offers weekly, bi-weekly or monthly payments based on the customer’s pay cycle.

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Lease-To-Own Services Make A Comeback With Overstock.com

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Lease-to-own services are making a comeback with eCommerce retailers. The option, provided by Progressive Leasing , allows customers to lease products for as long as a year and is available for over three million products on the retailer’s website. Progressive Leasing, a division of Aaron’s Inc. , Modern Takes On Lease-To-Own.

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Rent-A-Center Rolls Out End-To-End eCommerce Solution

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Mexico, Canada and Puerto Rico. Since our customers engage with us across all channels, this type of innovation expands our ability to serve our customers, deepen those relationships and to reach new customers in the ever-evolving market.”.