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Pop-Up Shops Fit Trend Toward Smaller Retail Spaces

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Retailers are looking to do more in smaller spaces, a trend that seems ready to increase during the holiday shopping season and beyond. Among the latest examples of that comes from kids’ eyewear retailer Fitz Frames , which offers face measurements via its mobile app, and a subscription commerce plan for consumers.

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Disrupting The Security Deposit With Insurance

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And that is if the list is even open — in cities like New York, Los Angeles and San Francisco new applicants can’t even join but for open periods that occur every few years. The average security deposit in the U.S. Their savings might cover the security deposit — barely, in some cases — but will more or less be consumed.

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Cashless Amazon Go Stores Are Coming To The UK

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and has secured retail space in London to do so, according to reports. The lead for Amazon Go requested a meeting,” said a June 27 email from a technology adviser who supports Los Angeles International to a concessions official. Amazon is bringing its cashless store concept, Amazon Go, to the U.K., Interested?” “Yes.

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Team USA Launches Omnichannel Strategy For Olympic Retail

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Fanatics , a company that sells Team USA merchandise, has taken a novel approach to Olympic retail this year with a physical store in a major U.S. The store marks a milestone for Team USA: It’s their first in-person retail store outside the Olympic Training Center in Colorado. Retail Gold.

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Bitcoin Daily: Indian Auto Manufacturer Calls For Blockchain Solutions; SEC Accuses ICO Incubator Of Violating Securities Laws

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Opolis is offering the best solution we’ve seen yet that can provide the security and benefits usually restricted to traditional workplaces,” said Richard Brow, head of Community Development for MakerDAO, according to Coin Desk. Maker is looking forward to seeing how Dai can help de-risk this emerging workforce.”.

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Retail Pulse: Macy’s Collaborates With Brands For STORY; Kohl’s Accepts Amazon Returns

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Brick-and-mortar retailers are opening experiential concepts by working with other brands as they look to engage consumers with experiences instead of products. The retailer will “come to life” within the spaces with a mix of hard goods and apparel from its private brands Field & Stream and Alpine Design.

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Amazon Eyes Airports For Amazon Go Expansion

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The lead for Amazon Go requested a meeting,” said a June 27 email from a technology adviser who supports Los Angeles International to a concessions official, reported Reuters. Reuters , citing public records and a person familiar with the strategy, reported that Amazon is looking at U.S. Interested?” “Yes.