Walmart's China troubles, McDonald's gets fast, and Starbucks' powered revamp: Retail news roundup

Walmart’s China troubles, McDonald’s gets fast, and Starbucks’ powered revamp: Retail news roundup

Walmart (WMT) was summoned by Chinese officials for attempting to pass U.S. tariff costs onto suppliers, but it’s hardly alone in its approach. McDonald’s is splitting its teams to conquer beef, chicken, and beverages. Starbucks (SBUX) is encouraging customers to sip their coffee in comfy seats and charge their phones – as long as they…

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Ulta Beauty Revamps Digital Strategy

Ulta Beauty Revamps Digital Strategy

With the shopping season upon us, PYMNTS’ App Provider Rankings take a peek into shopping apps. And what we found were some strategies paying dividends in retail app usage and access. We’ll start with Ulta Beauty, the cosmetics and skincare retailer, which has been on a mission to overhaul its digital presence to counter rising competition…

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10 Top Locations & Programs

10 Top Locations & Programs

For those possessing an “old electronics” box sitting in a basement or merely an iPhone that has seen better days, it’s worth considering recycling. Where is the best place to recycle old cell phones? If you don’t want to spend hours finding the right place to recycle your old cell phones, here is a list…

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