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JANUARY 16, 2020

At the location, a window is covered by the Amazon logo, and it says “Amazon Pop Up Opening Soon.” The store will be next to an Amazon 4-star location, at the bottom of one of the company’s high-rises. Amazon said the pop-up is a “physical extension of Amazon.com,” and it will have a revolving inventory based on themes.

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JUNE 23, 2020

Singapore-based foodtech company TiffinLabs has acquired access to more than 1,000 kitchens across the U.S., kitchens are slated to open in San Francisco , Chicago , Los Angeles , Houston and Austin, according to the release, and will offer a selection of food from TiffinLabs’ digital-first restaurant brands. The first U.S.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2019

And so the CVS store is changing, reports noted , starting with three new concept locations in the greater Houston area, which have been recreated as miniature healthcare clinics. The news also comes as CVS has acquired Aetna for $70 billion and officially rebranded as CVS Health, denoting its new identity as a care company.

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APRIL 16, 2020

A new service from Lyft will allow for on-demand delivery of groceries and other essential products, the ridesharing company said. Payment will come from the company itself, but also partnering organizations and Mastercard, which is working with Lyft on this initiative.

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JANUARY 17, 2020

CVS Health , for instance, debuted its HealthHUB store design in 16 CVS Pharmacy locations to serve the Greater Atlanta area with a format that offers a wider array of health care services, more products and services focused on health as well as wellness, and advice in addition to personalized care per an announcement.

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JULY 12, 2020

Cuebiq , a private company contracted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to track general movement in the country, gets the data when people opt into location tracking from various mobile apps. There are 15 million phones around the U.S. that Cuebiq has access to, CNN reported.

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MAY 8, 2020

Cardtronics , which calls itself the world’s largest ATM owner-operator, disclosed its first-quarter results on Friday (May 8), which reflected lower revenues due to lockdowns and some location closures. . The Houston-based company reported that total revenues fell by 4 percent to $306.6 million, down from $318.3

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MARCH 25, 2019

and SoftBank -backed robotics firm Nuro recently announced the rollout of their autonomous grocery delivery service in Houston. The companies said the service will be available via two Kroger stores in the Houston area and reach customers residing in four local zip codes. In the U.S.,

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JULY 24, 2020

Williform , founder and CEO of the three-year-old Atlanta-based company. . “I It currently sells its products online and at eight pop-up retail shops, but it plans to open six boutiques, starting with an Atlanta location in December that will also offer BNPL options. This is a win-win.” .

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2019

The company then quickly extended the service to almost 30 cities, including Los Angeles, Houston and Detroit. stores, about 10 times the number of Whole Foods locations. Having local stores act as two-hour delivery hubs is exactly why Amazon acquired the company.”.

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JANUARY 9, 2020

per an announcement from the company on Wednesday (Jan. The company also had record online sales over Black Friday in the U.S. And, in October, news surfaced that logistics and shipping firm FedEx had announced that it is working with Walgreens to let shoppers return items at thousands of locations around the country.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2019

The company will reportedly open three stores on Feb. And they will be able to have repairs on a walk-in basis for mobile technology as well as customer support — service offerings similar to those at the brick-and-mortar locations of Apple. As it stands, Samsung Electronics brick-and-mortar ventures in the U.S.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Tide, the laundry brand owned by CPG Detergent, is introducing a service called Tide Cleaners, an on-demand dry cleaning and laundry service, at 1,000 locations in cities across the country, according to reports. The company’s goal is to have Tide Cleaners at more than 2,000 spots across the United States by the latter part of 2020.

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DECEMBER 11, 2019

Walgreens’ new partnership with VillageMD in the greater Houston area is an interesting attempt at bridging that gap, offering what the firm aims to be a “best of both worlds” experience for its customers: the longitudinal benefits of a long-term relationship along with a primary care group and the instant accessibility of a walk-in clinic.

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APRIL 16, 2020

Online meal delivery orders were down in March across the sector, prompting companies to look into new ways to generate revenue. Stores wanting to sign on with Uber Eats doubled in March as grocery markets and convenience stores searched for new ways to serve customers duirng the lockdown.

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JANUARY 11, 2021

The worst results came from Lower Manhattan’s Broadway/Houston Street/Broome Street area, where average asking price per square foot tumbled 25 percent year on year. The board added that eight of 17 retail corridors are “experiencing their lowest price per square foot averages in at least a decade.”.

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2017

First Data said Saturday that in the wake of the devastation of Hurricane Harvey, the company will send thousands of its Clover Go mobile credit and debit card readers to small businesses (SMBs) in Houston and the surrounding area.

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JULY 31, 2019

Simon added that the company would be selective in supporting retailers, only buying into brands with volume. Later in that month, teen apparel retailer Charlotte Russe , personalized-gift company Things Remembered and shoe store Payless all filed for bankruptcy. And so, I wouldn’t rule it out.”.

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AUGUST 16, 2019

Kohl’s , for instance, will bring emerging brands to over 50 physical retail locations and online starting in the fall through Curated By Kohl’s. The social media platform announced last year that it was opening its first small business concept in nine Macy’s locations across the United States.

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JUNE 21, 2019

shopping malls are on the decline, are also becoming locations where brands are innovating with products. Edgar Huber, who heads the luxury division of multinational beauty company Coty Inc. However, the company’s luxury unit is continually on the uptick — and travel retail is said to be partly responsible.

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OCTOBER 18, 2018

Today, that program is taking a massive leap forward: By the end of this month, Instacart-powered delivery will be on offer at 50 percent of Sam’s Club locations. Markets included in Instacart’s larger footprint will include New Jersey, Indianapolis and Houston, among others, according to the company.

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MAY 1, 2019

Later in that month, teen apparel retailer Charlotte Russe, personalized-gift company Things Remembered and Payless filed for bankruptcy. In the meantime, Simon shares were down more than 2 percent after the company reported first-quarter funds from operations of $1.08 In fact, there have been more store closures announced by U.S.

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JANUARY 22, 2018

The company had been working with Uber Eats as a delivery partner, in addition to other delivery services and its own staff, since launching in May 2016. For example, delivery from McDonald’s on the Uber Eats app is available from more than 2,000 locations around the country, with 1,000 new stores added in 2017. Starting Jan.

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MAY 1, 2019

Some entrepreneurs are inspired to start companies that stem from their passions: Nitesh Gandhi, founder and CEO of “apart-hotel” company Locale , was drawn to design, architecture and spaces while growing up. The company handles most of its conversations via text message up to arrival and during the stay. Locale notched $2.5

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MARCH 19, 2019

Moviegoers can either pick up their food near the concessions stand at the Express Pick-Up kiosks or have their food sent directly to their seats in some locations. Mobile ordering is available at the chain’s Denver, Boston and Houston locations, with more markets said to be in the works for this year.

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AUGUST 31, 2017

Food companies nationwide have poured out assistance to those affected by Hurricane and Tropical Storm Harvey, feeding emergency workers, donating meals and working overtime to get grocery stores and restaurants open again in the greater Houston area and Southeast Texas. And progress — slow though it may be — is happening.

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JULY 11, 2018

As of today, the international media titan has announced an investment in True Food Kitchen , a healthy eating startup based out of Houston. True Food Kitchen only had 12 locations when Barone joined the company in 2016. It has since grown to 23 locations in 10 states. Oprah Winfrey is becoming a restaurateur. ”

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JUNE 20, 2018

Carvana , the eCommerce platform for buying and selling used cars , announced Wednesday (June 20) that it has launched its largest Car Vending Machine to date, located in the company’s hometown of Tempe, Arizona. It’s the third Car Vending Machine launch in June, with Tempe the 12th location for the vending machines. Tampa (Fla.),

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DECEMBER 5, 2019

The company has partnered with autonomous technology firm Nuro with plans to put driverless delivery vehicles to work in Houston, Texas, by the end of 2019. The company will deploy delivery-focused kitchen management solutions from ConnectSmart to more than 900 locations in these two global markets.

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JUNE 2, 2017

On Wednesday (May 31), McDelivery with UberEATS launched at locations in the New York Metro Area, Fresno, Seattle, Denver, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio and Washington, D.C. First, the company has recently seen positive momentum and improved operating performance, and delivery is projected to accelerate future growth.

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OCTOBER 22, 2018

Under terms of the new expansion push, 50 percent of Sam’s Club locations will offer Instacart-powered delivery by the end of October. Markets included in Instacart’s larger footprint will include New Jersey, Indianapolis and Houston, among others, according to the company. My kids love the samples,” Padwal said.

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JULY 13, 2018

The device comes to the chain after Joseph DeCola, a Houston franchise owner, spotted one while on vacation in Hawaii. He brought the device to his store and Devin Deshotel, who is an area manager, installed it in two Texas locations. The company generates more revenue per restaurant than any other fast food chain in the U.S. –

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APRIL 12, 2019

Walgreens’ new partnership with VillageMD in the greater Houston area is an interesting attempt at bridging that gap, offering what the firm aims to be a “best of both worlds” experience for its customers: the longitudinal benefits of a long-term relationship along with a primary care group and the instant accessibility of a walk-in clinic.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Bulletin — described as “WeWork for retail” — opened its second New York City retail space this week while also raising funds in anticipation of opening additional NYC locations as well as eventually branching out to other cities. With that in mind, the company has secured funding from YC, Notation Capital, Halogen Ventures and Jesse Draper.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

The Dallas, Georgia location will reportedly provide patients with low-cost, comprehensive care, including services for mental health. The clinic is located in a building that is adjacent to a Walmart location to offer patients a sense of privacy. Other retailers are also focusing on primary care. Lessons to Come. Mobile Moves.

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AUGUST 10, 2018

The brand could close between 600 to 1,000 of its 3,000 locations this year, according to some predictions – and is reportedly considering bankruptcy, people familiar with the matter have told Reuters. Steinhoff International Holdings NV, which acquired the company in 2016, has reportedly sought to restructure some of its subsidiaries’ debt.

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MARCH 22, 2019

Instead of having customers do the work, the company provides an alternative. “We At the same time, consumers might forget which items they have in storage, often digging around to locate something specific such as a box of camping gear. The company currently operates in Austin, Houston, Phoenix and Seattle.

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