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Papa John’s launches online bill-splitting tool
Louisville, Ky. -- Papa John’s is launching PayShare, a first-of-its-kind digital solution in the pizza industry that lets customers immediately split their pizza bill. The solution, PayShare, powered by Venmo, provides customers a safe and secure option to simply and easily split the check on any mobile or online order.
Calendar helps Stein Mart sales in March
An early Easter helped Stein Mart post an impressive 7.9% boost in same store sales for the first quarter.

Stein Mart reported sales of $244.4 million for the nine weeks ending April 4, a 10.6% increase over that period the year before. The sales growth was especially strong in March, according to the release.

The company reported $155.8 million in sales for the five weeks ending April 4, a 14.2% increase over that time the year before. Same store sales were up 11.2% for March.

Petco uses YouTube to promote pet adoption

Petco is leveraging the combined power of video and celebrities with its latest promotion, "Think Adoption First."
Walgreens to close nearly 200 stores in restructuring
Petco promotes pet adoption via YouTube
Survey: Three in four shoppers use mobile in-store

Atlanta - Purchases in brick-and-mortar stores still accounted for more than 94% of all retail sales in the U.S. last year, totaling $4.4 trillion. But according to the new “Reality of Retail” report from retail marketing firm InReality, consumers are shifting their in-store shopping habits.
One-Stop Shopping

Managing one partner can make retail design and construction that much easier. Meet John Noonan with Icon, as he discusses how Icon’s three service offerings -- signage and graphics, self-perform sign & lighting maintenance, and remodel/refresh construction services– can add ease, speed and profitability to a retail rollout, even in an open-store environment.
Dunkin’ Donuts adds Google Wallet for Android users

Canton, Mass. - Dunkin' Donuts has unveiled a new mobile payment option allowing U.S. customers with Android devices to purchase and reload virtual Dunkin' Donuts cards using Google Wallet.

People can securely store any credit and debit cards and speed through checkout in apps or online stores with the "Buy with Google" button, which is now available as a mobile and online payment option for Dunkin' Donuts guests with Android devices.
Costco blames holiday for same store sales drop

After reporting standout results for the holiday quarter, Costco had a drop in same store sales in March that the retailer blamed on the earlier-than-normal Easter holiday.
Study: Brand loyalty not in fashion for Millennials

New York - Millennials are not loyal to fashion brands. In fact, a new study from LIM College shows that 45% of those surveyed say nothing can be done to retain them.

The study, “Shopping Trends among 18-25-Year-Olds,” surveyed 275 LIM College students from March 2-9, 2015. Respondents were asked to evaluate the applicability of statements regarding why they may have abandoned what had been their brand of choice in 2013. The top responses were:

1. Availability of desirable new alternatives (64%).