Secondhand apparel marketplace thredUP secured $81 million in Series E funding, led by Goldman Sachs Investment Partners (GSIP), to continue growth initiatives and scale its operations and distribution network. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...
A decade after becoming a mainstream retail brand, Jessica Simpson is now debuting her online branded shop. Subsequent launches include the ability to shop through Delivery Agent’s Smart TV app as well as Twitter-enabled shopping. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...
Every adult knows that when faced the proposition to buy with designer shoes at Payless prices, or a pair of designer sunglasses that can be obtained for “whatever you’ve got in your pocket,” the alarm bells should go off. After all, didn’t our mothers tell...
Online is bifurcating how consumers shop for everything — including groceries. In response, grocery chains are switching things up, experimenting with smaller formats that primarily offer items that consumers would be more comfortable selecting in person than have a third party deliver to them. Suzi...
Amtrak’s recent overhaul of its loyalty rewards is a lesson in how to build — and maintain — consumer loyalty. Here are 5 key takeaways that all retailers might do well to take on board.
As Russia’s roughly $33 billion (that’s 2.3 trillion rubles) fashion market shrinks by as much as 20 percent this year, some fashion heavyweights may end up leaving the country, The Business of Fashion reported Wednesday (Sept. 9). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...
The company is bringing back one of its iconic ’90s soft drinks and fans of The SURGE Movement couldn’t be happier. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...
Farfetch, the online marketplace that links consumers and boutiques worldwide and one of the tech unicorns, so named for sporting a valuation of more than $1 billion, is unveiling a business aimed at creating eCommerce sites for brands. Get the Full Story Complete the form...
The Black Tux, a suit and tuxedo rental startup, landed $25 million in its latest funding round, fueling its mission to eliminate the days of customers overpaying to rent lackluster garments for special events. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...
