Merchant Innovation

Walmart Is Phasing Out Its Price Matching Program
Walmart Is Phasing Out Its Price Matching Program
May 27, 2016  |  Merchant Innovation

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Monkey see, monkey do. Follow the leader. Whatever your preferred platitude, the news of Amazon’s quiet strangling of...

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Neiman Marcus Will Charge Your Phone While You Shop
Neiman Marcus Will Charge Your Phone While You Shop
May 26, 2016  |  Merchant Innovation

Watching a smartphone battery drain to nothing will, one day, be properly diagnosed as a traumatic experience. For now, though, Neiman Marcus is doing what...

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UberPITCH Gives Startups One Taxi Ride To Woo VCs
UberPITCH Gives Startups One Taxi Ride To Woo VCs
May 26, 2016  |  Merchant Innovation

The “elevator pitch” became so named because it was deemed eminently crucial to deliver a succinct and persuasive business idea in no more than the...

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Hollar Adds Private Labels To Dollar Shopping Boom
Hollar Adds Private Labels To Dollar Shopping Boom
May 25, 2016  |  Merchant Innovation

Consumers are warming up to the idea of buying luxury goods through online retailers but, not until recently, could the same be said for dollar-store...

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Wendy’s Thinks Self-Serve Kiosks Can Make Fast Food Faster
Wendy’s Thinks Self-Serve Kiosks Can Make Fast Food Faster
May 18, 2016  |  Merchant Innovation

In 2014, Burger King gave up on its long-time slogan of “Have it your way.” Wendy’s might want to snap that up though, because the...

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EasyJet Launches Turn-By-Turn Sneakers For Tourists
EasyJet Launches Turn-By-Turn Sneakers For Tourists
May 17, 2016  |  Merchant Innovation

Sneaker technology arguably reached its zenith with the LA Lights children’s footwear line that strobed neon lights with every step. That was pinnacle-level tech for...

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Some Pull Ahead, Others Fall Behind 2016’s Strongest Retail Trends
Some Pull Ahead, Others Fall Behind 2016’s Strongest Retail Trends
May 17, 2016  |  Merchant Innovation

Several years ago, traditional retailers that failed to act in response to disruptions in their industries have either financially disintegrated or are well on their...

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Samsung Launches Charm Fitness Bracelet On Limited Basis
Samsung Launches Charm Fitness Bracelet On Limited Basis
May 16, 2016  |  Merchant Innovation

Companies with the foresight a few years ago to get into the fitness tracker and wearables space are reaping the rewards big right now. However,...

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