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April 8, 2019
 
 
 
 
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Retail’s Staffing Stumbling Block
 

Depending on the data set, retail jobs have been contracting or flat for six years. And according to industry researchers, this incredible retail staff shrinking act isn’t helping physical retailers save money, so much as it’s hastening their demise.

 
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QSRs Redouble App Efforts Amid Mobile Order-Ahead Surge
 

In a fiercely competitive market, quick-service restaurants (QSRs) are pulling out all the stops with mobile apps, particularly via in-car commerce and loyalty. According to the latest PYMNTS Mobile-Order Ahead Tracker,  mobile currently represents roughly 60 percent of all digital restaurant orders, and QSRs are using mobile offerings to keep diners loyal. Find out how QSRs are tapping into mobile features to make it easier for customers to place orders and interact with their brands.  Read More...

 
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How Pharmacies Are Rejiggering With On-Demand Delivery, CBD Products
 

Brick-and-mortar pharmacy retailers are doubling down on digital and product innovation, as they refine the pharmacy experience itself. CVS Pharmacy and Walgreens, two of the largest retail pharmacies in the U.S., are eyeing CBD products as CVS speeds up its delivery offering from days to hours. How do these moves play into recent digital and product innovations in the space?  Read More...

 
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How Payments Factor Into The Growing Gig Economy
 

The gig world is becoming a mainstream part of the economy, with U.S. workers in the space accounting for over $1.4 trillion in income by the end of 2018. Gig workers are also pursuing specialized tasks, from freelance designing to rideshare driving. How are they choosing jobs, and how does flexibility as well as payments factor into their decisions?  Read More...

 
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