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Does Omnichannel Create Circular Commerce?
March 17, 2016

Omnichannel is the clear future of retail — except, perhaps, in the one way that it isn’t. 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...

Merchant Innovation
Sony Gives Virtual Reality Competitors 6-Month Head Start
March 17, 2016

As Oculus has just weeks remaining in its countdown to the release of its highly anticipated Rift virtual reality headset, one of its biggest competitors just announced that Oculus will win the battle for headlines at the time of launch — at least, that is,...

Zara Gets Its (Unisex) Pants Pulled Down
March 17, 2016

Zara’s “Ungendered” line certainly seems like a nice idea in theory, but — in light of the public backlash that the retailer has been met with — the ostensibly gender-neutral clothing line has brought to light some key lessons for brands that might not be...

The Luxury Disconnect
March 17, 2016

O2O is an increasingly large part of the retail experience — save for, surprisingly, those brands on the higher end of the spectrum. A new study examines the curious phenomenon of luxury retailers lagging behind in O2O commerce and what they can do to get...

Nike Makes ‘Back To The Future’ Footwear A Reality
March 17, 2016

Cue the Huey Lewis and grab your hoverboard, because the future is finally here … almost. 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...

Lord & Taylor Settles With FTC Over Paid Posts
March 17, 2016

Facing charges that it deceived consumers with paid ads that were presented as objective articles, Lord & Taylor has opted to settle with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Millennials Love Walmart (More Than The Rest Of Us)
March 17, 2016

While you might not picture a 20-something on a smartphone as the typical Walmart consumer, some recently released data indicates the contrary. Millennials don’t only shop at Walmart as much as the rest of America does, they actually hit Big Blue somewhat more often. Get...

Digital Banking
A Challenge Wrapped In An Opportunity: Inside A Traditional Bank Embracing Digital
March 17, 2016

Just when one player seems to be pulling ahead, another comes up from behind. This month’s Digital Banking Tracker™ highlights the moves of 38 players (including 10 newcomers), as well as all the latest news that is shaking up the rapidly evolving space. Matthew Lehman,...

B2B Payments
The Bottom Line Of B2B Customer Engagement
March 17, 2016

Multiple markets have been looking at how to improve suppliers’ standing with their corporate customers. Amid longer — and later — bill payments and the cost of accepting some payments technologies to appease clients, suppliers face an uphill battle to manage cash flow. Get the Full Story...