A recent study from multinational management consulting company Capgemini’s Digital Transformation Institute has gained some surprising insight into the perceived necessity and value of brick-and-mortar and online retail spaces. Capgemini surveyed 6,000 consumers and 500 retailers in the U.S., China and seven countries in Europe....
There are many consumers who still love making an in-store purchase. But more than ever before, a significant number of consumers say they see it as a chore. In fact, they’d swap the brick-and-mortar experience for — this may surprise you — washing dishes. All...
In the stock market in general, investors look to buy low and sell high, and some look to buy and sell higher. Others look to profit from the decline of equities, in what is known as “short selling,” where shares are borrowed (not owned) and...
It’s first and foremost a numbers game in this week’s Grocery Tracker as we take a look at how the first few weeks of the new year have (or haven’t) affected the stock values of some of the nation’s largest publicly traded supermarket chains. Get...
Long gone are the days where you would be guaranteed a meal (or two) on your flight. Many airlines have done away with meals and are charging incremental fees, like for checked bags and food for purchase on board. While many airlines have simplified options...
Electronic technology company Panasonic recently announced two new tablet additions to its Toughbook family of products set to be highlighted, among a number of new technologies, at the ongoing 106th annual National Retail Federation (NRF) Big Show. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...
Wet Seal may be taking the plunge into bankruptcy — again. Bloomberg reported that the mall retailer is considering bankruptcy, but also a sale, in the wake of struggles to right itself. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...
Last Friday, Walmart announced its second management shuffle in less than a year since it acquired eRetailer Jet.com back in Aug. 2016. The most recent changes come as part of a broader push to catch up to online retail giant Amazon, securing Walmart a larger...
In a headline that everyone should have known was coming — the hackers are going after the stoners. 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...
