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May 17, 2019
 
 
 
 
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Showcasing DTC Furniture #IRL For Netflix Bingers
 

Direct-to-consumer furniture brands are bridging the gap between brick-and-mortar and eCommerce by featuring their pieces in real life (#IRL). Floyd CEO and Co-founder Kyle Hoff explains how the company uses Airbnbs as wells as pop-ups, outfitting them with furniture for modern consumers to try and buy — because, after all, furniture is a big part of Netflix binging.

 
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eCommerce Sizzle Boosts Brick-and-Mortar Comp Sales
 

Earnings, earnings everywhere, and for two commerce giants — Walmart and Macy's —digital sales are up, helping to push up some healthy quarterly numbers. Here are the double-digit details.   Read More...

 
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Target To Roll Out ‘Versed’ Brand; Empire Outlets To Open In NYC
 

Target is rolling out a new non-toxic skincare line called Versed in-store and online, while Empire Outlets is set to open in New York City. How did an online community influence the design of Versed products, and how do the new outlets mix shopping with experiences? Read this week’s Retail Pulse to find out.  Read More...

 
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A Look Into The Future Of Payments And Commerce
 

The future is never certain, but it is being written right now. For payments and commerce, that means more robots working with humans, more innovation and more fraud.  Read More...

 
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