Though it is only mid-July, the back-to-school preparations in retail are already underway – and the National Retail Federation (NRF) has released its 2018 predictions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...
Fabletics is seeking aggressive growth, with the activewear retailer planning to open 75 new brick-and-mortar stores in the U.S. and other countries. Such an expansion would dramatically increase the retailer’s footprint – and bring its store count to a total of 100 locations. Get the Full...
To attract younger diners, Pizza Hut has a new strategy: The quick-service restaurant (QSR) chain has partnered with the NCAA to seek an audience of 21-year-olds, and has also brought beer delivery into its lineup. The idea is to reach consumers in segments such as...
Vacations are supposed to be fun and relaxing – the dozens of “think pieces” generated in early summer each year about the importance of taking breaks, the tragedy of the decline of the American summer vacation and the importance of travel and leisure to #selfcare...
To help bolster the guest experience, Chick-fil-A is testing out an electronic butler bell dubbed the Kallpod. With the device, customers can call for a staff member who will receive an alert on his or her smartwatch to help them with a question, place a...
B2B payments firm Payoneer is reportedly set to end its escrow service, the company said according to DN Journal. The publication said Thursday (July 12) that Matt Watts, Payoneer head of enterprise strategy and business development, sent an email notifying that the company plans to end...
This week’s B2B venture capital rundown includes some of the usual suspects, like blockchain and HR tech, and a few not-so-usual ones, like fleet and small business insurance. While it was a quiet week for the industry, B2B startups still managed to secure more than...
Exploding interest in smart cars and autonomous vehicles isn’t just changing the way the average consumer drives. The fleet management market is slated to see a $28.66 billion market valuation by 2022, driven by the need for greater efficiency, and connected vehicles have become a...
Analysts are warning that rising competition among large lenders and shadow banks to issue junk bonds may cause a “race to the bottom” and uncover greater risks. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...
