The grocery Hunger Games are not new — for at least the last 18 months, and arguably for the last three years, the competition to be the dominant force in grocery has become incredibly active as various competitors have been beefing up their offerings to...
A new survey has found that big retailers like Apple and Nike are losing favor in China, as consumers are showing a preference towards local brands. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...
Kroger, the U.S. supermarket chain, posted same-store sales Thursday (Sept. 13) that fell short of Wall Street views, sending the stock lower in trading. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...
In a sweet twist to digital currency, Walmart is offering bitcoins made of chocolate. The treat, which is manufactured by Frankford Candy, is 1.42 ounces of milk chocolate, according to reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...
As a backyard gardener and entrepreneur, Yogesh Sharma was struck by a thought: Why is more food not grown locally? After moving to Austin, Texas, Sharma noticed the area had big yards and discovered that the region has rich soil that was fantastic for growing food...
Zara’s parent company, Inditex SA, said it would continue its plan to expand online as it reported positive first-half results. 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...
The gig economy is a formidable source of employment – and it’s not full of just Uber and Lyft drivers. There are gig workers in all sorts of verticals, from arts and design to repair and installation. Some workers assemble furniture for their clients, while...
Macy’s announced it is hiring 80,000 temporary workers for the holiday season, as well as adding more employees to handle online orders. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...
To better compete with Amazon, Jet is revamping its eCommerce website. The updates include a larger selection of items along with speedier delivery, among other features, as the company seeks to tailor customers’ experiences based on their past purchases and zip codes, CNBC reported. Get the...
