The Walmart Media Group is looking to take on Amazon’s advertising division by touting what the retail giant can do for online sellers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...
Consumers, as PYMNTS data has repeatedly shown are hesitant to set foot in stores out of concern of exposing themselves and their loved ones to COVID-19. But people still have to eat, purchase shoes, replenish their wardrobes and purchase other physical goods – and sometimes need...
In today’s top retail news, VF Corporation has closed on its acquisition of international streetwear brand Supreme, while Returnly reported a dramatic rise in returns on Dec. 26 compared to an average return day in the United States. Plus, Amazon is reporting a record-breaking holiday...
Now that the holiday shopping season is over and the returns season has begun, the department store doomsayers are back. With Mastercard’s holiday spending report released Monday (Dec. 28), the numbers for the sector stand in stark contrast to the rest of the retail industry....
VF Corporation has closed on its purchase of Supreme for a $2.1 billion aggregate base purchase price, which is “subject to customary adjustments for cash, indebtedness, working capital and transaction expenses.” The international streetwear brand has become a VF Corporation wholly-owned subsidiary with the deal,...
Returns made through Returnly’s system increased by over three times on Saturday (Dec. 26) in contrast to an average return day in the United States, according to a Tuesday (Dec. 29) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...
The verdict on the holiday shopping season has been delivered. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this...
The dreaded returns season has hit retail with a predictable but painful thud. With Mastercard putting a 49 percent tag on the eCommerce spike for the holidays, this year will be the toughest on record for handling what is a resource- and capital-intensive task. But...
Despite 60 percent of U.S. movie theaters still being shuttered due to the coronavirus, Warner Bros.’ latest iteration of superhero flick “Wonder Woman 1984” (WW84) defied skeptics and pandemic-era precedent and booked the best opening weekend numbers the industry has seen in almost a year. Get...
