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Imagotag Seals €35m NFC Contract in Europe
June 19, 2015

Imagotag, a subsidiary of Store Electronic Systems (SES), an electronic shelf labels supplier, just sealed an exclusive agreement in Germany with a mysterious “leading international retailer.” The €35m contract, which is one of the world’s largest ESL roll-out agreements to date according to Imagotag’s website,...

McDonald’s Getting Smaller For The First Time In 40 Years
June 19, 2015

An almost half century of growth is good by any count – and as McDonald’s is learning this week, all good things must come to an end. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Millennials Love Walmart – No Really
June 18, 2015

Walmart’s investment in mobile technology and eCommerce is finally paying off, and the results have left even the company’s employees in shock. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Are Robots Next For Retail? Alibaba’s Latest Investment
June 18, 2015

Imagine walking into a retailer and instead of a person greeting you, there’s a robot. A robot named Pepper, to be more specific. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Gap’s Big Bet On Better Style
June 18, 2015

While Gap Inc., might not want to call it a comeback (they’ve been here for years, as LL Cool J once sang), they are staking their future fortunes on a renewed interest in an old premise: selling attractive clothing. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Reliance Retail To Rollout Online B2B Marketplace
June 18, 2015

India’s largest retailer, Reliance Retail, is seeking to aid small retailers with its latest move. Reliance Retail is launching an exclusive online B2B platform built to enable better payments capability and supply chain productivity, said Business Standard in a recent report. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Stakes Are High For Shipping Luxury Goods
June 18, 2015

For delivery services looking to transport jewelry, handbags and other expensive items, shipping insurance remains a complicating factor. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to...

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Starbucks Says “Au Revoir” To La Boulange
June 18, 2015

San Franciscans will soon have to bid adieu to the Starbucks-owned La Boulange stores as the company plans to close all 23 locations located in California. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

The Mouths That Can Sink A Brand
June 18, 2015

You’d think there would be no question by this point that we are living in the information age, and that public figures – including heads of major retail brands – would keep that in mind before sharing thoughts that might, upon just the briefest of...