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October 12, 2016
 
 
 
 
  Customer Experience
 
 
 
IKEA And The Experimental Power Of The Pop-Up
 

Known the world over for fun furniture that one can build — or at least try to build  IKEA is looking to upgrade how the world views it. The DIY furniture isn't going anywhere, nor are the Swedish meatballs, but IKEA would also to be known as the innovative retailer rethinking physical space across the board.  It's a lofty goal — but 2016 has been dotted with some pretty interesting plays.

 

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  Retails Ups And Downs
 
 
 
Holiday Shopping, The Olympics And The Samsung Galaxy Note 7
 

This week's biggest winners and losers of the retail game? How about holiday sales, the Olympics, the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 and debate hero Ken Bone  Read More...

 
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In mPOS We Trust
 

We all know that trust isn’t given; it’s earned — something that’s especially true in commerce. And in Africa and the Middle East, online ordering has hit a bit of a bump in the road since online merchants have not yet earned trust from many consumers and financial institutions. For the latest mPOS Tracker, PYMNTS spoke with Islam Shawky, founder and CEO of PayMob, a company offering a card-on-delivery solution for online orders — made possible by mPOS. That, along with the latest industry news and a directory with 200-plus mPOS player profiles, awaits.  Read More...

 
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What's Trending This Halloween
 

What are the biggest trends in Halloween shopping this year? Well, a new report by the National Retail Federation believes that the holiday is becoming more about adults and their costumes than children trick-or-treating. Check out the latest figures here.   Read More...

 
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