Retail

Retail is the process of selling consumer goods or services to customers through multiple channels of distribution to earn a profit. Retailers satisfy demand identified through a supply chain.

(source: en.wikipedia.org)

Instacart Brings Digital Marketing to Brick-and-Mortar as CPG Ads Get Smarter
Instacart Brings Digital Marketing to Brick-and-Mortar as CPG Ads Get Smarter
January 08, 2024  |  Retail

With grocery brands looking for more personalized, targeted ways to reach shoppers, Instacart is enabling in-store digital marketing with smart cart advertising. The grocery aggregator...

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eCommerce Platform Mercari to Begin Accepting Bitcoin Payments 
eCommerce Platform Mercari to Begin Accepting Bitcoin Payments 
January 08, 2024  |  Bitcoin

Japanese eCommerce giant Mercari will reportedly begin accepting bitcoin payments on its platform in June.  While prices for products listed on Mercari’s flea market app will...

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BigCommerce and Marketplacer Partner to Create Multi-Vendor Marketplaces
BigCommerce and Marketplacer Partner to Create Multi-Vendor Marketplaces
January 08, 2024  |  eCommerce

BigCommerce and Marketplacer have partnered to enable BigCommerce customers to transform their online stores into multi-vendor marketplaces.  With the BigCommerce Marketplace Connector enabled by this partnership, BigCommerce customers can allow...

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The Role Influencers and Customer Reviews Play at Checkout  
The Role Influencers and Customer Reviews Play at Checkout  
January 08, 2024  |  Social Commerce

Influencers bridge the gap between the brands and consumer, but regular everyday reviews from people are just as crucial in making that connection. These influences...

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Longchamp, The North Face and Skims Leverage Collaborations to Woo Consumers  
Longchamp, The North Face and Skims Leverage Collaborations to Woo Consumers  
January 08, 2024  |  Retail

Brand partnerships have long been a strategic element in the retail playbook, aiming to elevate brand image and reach out to untapped audiences. The recent...

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iPhone Shipments in China Projected to Fall by Double Digits
iPhone Shipments in China Projected to Fall by Double Digits
January 08, 2024  |  Apple

Apple is reportedly in danger of losing significant ground to Chinese smartphone maker Huawei. Sales of the company’s iPhone in China fell by 30% for the first week of...

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The Eight Pivotal Strategies for Payments and the Digital Economy in 2024
The Eight Pivotal Strategies for Payments and the Digital Economy in 2024
January 08, 2024  |  Karen Webster

One: Companies monetize certainty as businesses and consumers prize predictability. Two: Shopping shifts from buying to editing as replenishment models change retail dynamics. Three: GenAI...

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Would You Brave a Stampede for Love or a Stanley Cup?
Would You Brave a Stampede for Love or a Stanley Cup?
January 06, 2024  |  Retail

Would you brave crowds and the possibility of getting trampled in the name of love this Valentine’s Day? All to secure the newest Stanley tumbler...

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1 in 4 Retail Subscribers Use Auto-Refill
1 in 4 Retail Subscribers Use Auto-Refill
January 05, 2024  |  Consumer Insights

With many retail subscribers now relying mainly on auto-refill subscriptions for their shopping, PYMNTS Intelligence reveals, retailers must adapt and embrace this growing trend to...

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