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May 23, 2019
 
 
 
 
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Democratizing Luxury With Affordable Cashmere
 

Cashmere isn’t a particularly lighthearted retail offering, because it’s usually so expensive. But Naadam is attempting to fix both issues — by hitting reset on the global cashmere supply chain and making sweaters, hoodies and robes made of the coveted material a bit less pricey and a lot more fun. Here’s how the brand is doing it.

 
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Retail Cozies Up To Mass Transit — Via Payments
 

A new Visa contactless project for New York City mass transit demonstrates the energy being spent to further combine retail and mass transit. The trend is taking place even in smaller cities not well-known for their subways and buses, and relies on offering certain types of digital payments to consumers. Stand clear of the closing doors – we’ve got details.  Read More...

 
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Lawn Care In A Box? It's Subscription Season
 

Today's eTailers want consumers to skip trips to home improvement stores for fertilizer and other lawn care products, and instead opt for a delivery. Lawn Serv Co-founder Troy Scarbrough explains how the service works — and why the market needs a subscription service for lawn care in the digital age.  Read More...

 
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Payments, Speeding Across Borders
 

Commerce is trending ever global, and payments are crossing more borders, time zones and currencies than ever before. The need for speed is there, but so is the need for security and transparency in making sure funds get where they need to go.  Read More...

 
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