Retailers in China are taking sides in the rivalry between Alibaba and Tencent, and the latest battle ground is coffee: Chinese upstart Luckin Coffee is teaming up with Tencent on the heels of a partnership between Starbucks and food delivery service Ele.me, which is a unit...
One analyst believes that Amazon will soon become the top apparel seller in the U.S., dethroning current champ Walmart this year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...
To bring higher-end products to its website, Walmart had courted brands like water-filtration company Katadyn for months. As part of its efforts, the retailer gave some brands the opportunity to determine how outside sellers on the its website price and display their products. But Walmart’s...
Tour operators who offer a wildlife adventure or a skydiving experience may face a common challenge: How can they market their activities to the right travelers? To reach those customers, some businesses are turning to social media networks designed around travel offer deals and reservations....
Traditional convenience store customers aren’t known for, or pursued for, their loyalty. Convenience store buys have historically been viewed as impulsive by nature – the quick candy bar, lotto ticket or pack of smokes (those less of that in the era of anti-tobacco legislation). No...
With 12 words, one photo and a tweet, Nike has managed to capture the news cycle this week – and much of the market’s interest. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...
To help consumers experience new ways to pay, Visa has announced a new relationship with New York Fashion Week: The Shows. Through the on-site experience, consumers will be able to tap to pay with contactless cards and devices, the company said in an announcement. Get the...
To assist eCommerce merchants with the fulfillment process, ShipBob has notched $40 million in Series C funding. The raise comes on the heels of a $17.5 million in a Series B round in 2017 and $4 million in Series A the year before, according to...
Digitally native brands, especially those that sell tactile products like footwear, are seeing an offline opportunity in opening flagship stores in major cities. Shoe brand Allbirds, in particular, has brought a large retail space in New York City. Get the Full Story Complete the form...