Brick-and-mortar retailers have sought to reduce their retail footprint in hard times, and Mattress Firm, Inc. is no exception. The brand could close between 600 to 1,000 of its 3,000 locations this year, according to some predictions – and is reportedly considering bankruptcy, people familiar with...
To help drive customers to its online ordering system, McDonald’s is rolling out a free food “for life” promotion. The winner will score a McGold Card that gives two free meals a week over a 50-year period, USA Today reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form...
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Following the downfall of Toys R Us and Babies R Us, JCPenney is planning to carry additional baby products at its stores located near former Babies R Us locations. Starting at the end of August, the retailer will stock more strollers, cribs and car seats,...
After years of steady, positive growth, DSW started to stumble in 2017 — particularly at the end. While some of it can be written off on account of bad weather — repeated hurricanes to be specific — its problems were wider ranging. DSW was one...
Airports can be flooded with passengers at particular times of the day, especially when they are faced with a slew of international arrivals. During these times, duty-free shops may find it challenging to maintain sufficient inventory as they contend with incoming crowds. But platforms such...
Samsung Electronics announced on Thursday (Aug. 9) the launch of the Samsung Galaxy Watch, a smartwatch aiming to take on Apple and the Apple Watch. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...
Consumers want smooth connections, not transactional friction. And they want opportunities to discover and buy products in specific online contexts. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....
IKEA has priced its furniture even lower in India to lure customers to its first store in the country this week. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....
