Department store chain Bon-Ton missed its quarter four estimate earnings, with its overall net loss for 2016 expanding to $63.4 million, up from $57.1 million a year ago. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...
Without a doubt, 2017 has been a difficult year for department store brands. Macy’s, Sears, and J.C. Penney have all reported ongoing struggles with shrinking foot traffic, declining same-store sales and falling margins for the last several consecutive quarters – and though many promises have...
The Internet of Things (IoT) is well beyond its initial start line. When it comes to the question of whether or not businesses should incorporate IoT aspects to help both streamline operations and better serve the customer via gathered personalized data, there is a general...
Enterprise on-demand delivery platform startup Bringg recently announced the close of a $10 million round of Series B funding led by Aleph VC with participation from Coca-Cola and prior investor Pereg Ventures. To date, Bringg has raised $19 million in three funding rounds. Get the...
As Linda Ronstadt famously sang, “it’s so easy to fall in love.” 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 newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...
The downtrends that have marked retail, from declining foot traffic to declining sales, have spared Party City. 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...
One of the topics we’ve touched on over the past few weeks in this column lies at the intersection of chatbots and eCommerce. From Domino’s Pizza to ATB Financial and more, there have been several developments over the past year when it comes to these two...
International Council of Shopping Centers CEO Thomas McGee told The Miami Herald that the ongoing message that shopping malls and center are coming to an end isn’t quite true. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...
It can be a challenge for restaurants to integrate the latest technologies given the tight margins under which most operate. The challenge is even greater for independent and SMB food service providers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...
