CVS Not Losing Sleep Over Amazon; Plus Nike, Sephora And Best Buy Join Up With Google; And Starbucks' Big Plans For China
 
 
 
 
 
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StyleBee Embraces Beauty On Demand
 

Sometimes something as simple as booking a haircut can turn into a major logistical ordeal — a situation that StyleBee Co-founder Anna Santeramo realized could be solved if stylists made housecalls. So she built a platform to make it possible — and now four years in, she's looking to change the whole personal care relationship between those who purchase and those who provide services.

 
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Domino's 6.3 Percent US Comp Sales Growth Falls Short Of Estimates In Q3
 

Domino’s Q3 2018 earnings were a mixed bag, with the pizza chain beating earnings estimates but falling short of revenue expectations. Wall Street was disappointed with the results, as the company’s stocks dropped roughly 5 percent following its earnings report. Executives, however, reiterated that the company saw strong momentum with buzz-worthy sales and marketing initiatives.  Read More...

 
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Netflix Adds 7M Subscribers In Q3 Earnings Beat
 

Netflix rocketed past earnings expectations in Q3 2018, posting earnings per share of 89 cents and far surpassing its estimated 68 cents. The movie subscription company also reported net additions of seven million customers, beating out its forecast of only five million. Moving forward, Netflix is looking to grow with the help of partners — and thinks that bundling might be the ticket to reeling in more customers.  Read More...

 
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Digital Retail Innovation
 

With new digital technologies entering the marketplace, retailers have more ways to help customers order and pay for their purchases than ever before: In a bid to increase convenience, retailers are rolling out support for new payment methods and devices such as kiosks. The adoption of these new ways of transacting could help retailers better meet the wants and needs of their customers — and reduce friction in the shopping experience.  Read More...

 
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