In a move that joins the online and offline experience in Latin America, FinTech firm EBANX is collaborating with global retail online marketplace AliExpress. The company is planning to roll out a physical store in Curitiba, which features the AliExpress Shopping Experience, according to an...
With this week’s Nordstrom Local debut in New York City and Starbucks’ plans for pick-up only cafes, it’s a new age for inventory-free retail. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...
September is always a big month for the Sharpie. With back-to-school in full swing, Sharpies are popular favorites on supply lists nationwide. That means for the last several weeks, they’ve sat proudly on store shelves waiting for parents to put them into a shopping cart during the frantic shopping sprints that...
Groupon is selling body scans and ultrasounds in a move that highlights the state of modern healthcare, according to a report by NPR. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...
The power of marketing to persuade is an interesting phenomenon in the age of Instagram because, stated simply, some ideas look better in pictures than they sound by description. For example, most consumers offered a lemonade spiced with charcoal and salt and served in a...
Brick-and-mortar retailers are taking small-format, inventory-free locations to big cities: Nordstrom, for instance, is bringing its Nordstrom Local concept to the Big Apple. One store opened in New York City’s Upper East Side, while another is set to come to the West Village later in...
Legal marijuana may have a massive payments problem, but that’s not stopping retail innovation in perhaps the newest area of legitimate commerce in the U.S. and Canada. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...
In the months to come, Alibaba subsidiary UCWeb intends to roll out an eCommerce service in India. UCWeb is known for its popular mobile browser, UC Browser, according to reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...
In a move that allows users in India to choose Eats or Rides with equal visibility, Uber has reportedly begun experimenting with an interface that brings together ride-hailing and food delivery. The drive to make Eats as visible as Rides comes after discussions to sell...
