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Whole Foods has seen higher sales following its acquisition, but the retailer has been facing a rough patch, with some of its workers asking for better benefits, compensation and profit-sharing. To that end, a group of workers reportedly sent an email to staff at nearly 500 stores to support their efforts to unionize.Take a look at how workers say Whole Foods has changed post-Amazon – and how Amazon has responded to their claims. Read More...

Upscale shoe brand Allbirds opened a new flagship in New York City after operating out of a temporary space. At the same time, Amazon Go now has a third location — and brands, such as luxury consignment marketplace The RealReal, are opting for short-term leases before making long-term commitments. How is Allbirds approaching its brick-and-mortar strategy beyond New York, and where is Amazon Go’s third store? Read this week’s Retail Pulse to find out. Read More...

Faster payments have exploded worldwide over the last year, powered by ever-increasing demand from a variety of quarters. But for all the efficiency faster payments can add,the challenge ismaking sure that clearing a path for faster payments doesn’t mean also opening an easy pathway for faster fraudsters. Read More...