Can Google race with Apple for smartphone dominance? Some expert watchers are having doubts — but not because of the phone hardware. Instead, the concern is that Google lacks Apple’s secret weapon — a network of retail stores to sell and support its product. Get the...
Going forward, Etsy marketplace sellers will be able to run Google Shopping campaigns, care of a new advertising dashboard the handcrafted marketplace is rolling out. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...
Walgreens is introducing Beauty Enthusiast, a new club to earn reward points on health and beauty products for its Balance Rewards loyalty members. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...
Amazon saw massive growth in its eBook sales in the month of September, with sales growing by $32 million (or 73 percent) over August’s sales. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...
Toys”R”Us has sold its renowned FAO Schwarz line of toy stores to ThreeSixty Group, a California-based company that designs and sells products under the banner of retail chains Animal Planet, The Sharper Image, Blue Hat Toy Company, Black Series, Discovery Kids and Smithsonian. Get the Full...
Retailers continue to rely on paid search and email marketing channels, but mobile marketing and social media are continuing to increase in popularity as a way for businesses to grow their customer acquisition, according to a new study. Get the Full Story Complete the form...
With retail sales on the decline at brick-and-mortar locations or facing stagnant growth worldwide, one design and architectural expert believes a potential way to stem that trend is to make shoppers more comfortable during their in-store shopping experience by purposely designing stores and shopping experiences...
Sears stock jumped as much as 20 percent on Tuesday (Oct. 4) after rumors emerged of the sale of its popular and well-known Craftsman line of tools in the range of $2 billion. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...
Emerging markets are hungry for technological innovation, and the IMF says that Africa is poised to be the epicenter of mobile payment adoption. Mastercard, in conjunction with the Bank of Kigali and RwandaOnline, are responding by bringing digital payments to Rwanda. Elsewhere, mobile payments highlights...
