Retail

Data Enablers: OfferCraft, Gaming The System For Both Customer & Merchant
December 09, 2016

The U.S. gaming industry is worth roughly $51 billion, as more than 155 million Americans play some kind of game regularly, many of them through a console. But who doesn’t like to win something or gain something, whether or not they know they’re offering up...

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The Real 2016 Retail Spending Story
December 09, 2016

Here’s the good news about all of the data on holiday retail spending: don’t like what you read one day, don’t worry — someone else will come out with a new set of data the next. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Grocery Tracker: Walmart’s And Amazon’s Concepts
December 08, 2016

Starting off on a positive note, data shows that the online grocery sector saw a huge sales boost during Thanksgiving. While a grocery sales boost is to be expected during the holiday for excessive eating (and subsequent, sleepy regret), it’s the “online” qualifier that’s got...

Starbucks To Add 12,000 Cafes In Next 5 Years
December 08, 2016

In a global expansion plan, Starbucks will look to add as many as 12,000 locations to its store roster over the next five years, a move that Bloomberg noted signals a growth strategy tied to brick-and-mortar presence. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Consumers Want More From Retail During Holidays
December 08, 2016

This holiday season, consumers are boosting their expectations when it comes to their eCommerce retail. 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,...

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Billion-Dollar Days In US Web Holiday Shopping
December 08, 2016

Thus far into the holiday shopping season in the United States, all days, with one exception, have led to $1 billion in online sales. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Pebble Shuts Down After Fitbit Buys Software
December 08, 2016

Fitbit, the leading wearable fitness tracker device maker, announced Wednesday (Dec. 7) that it has acquired Pebble, a pioneer in the smartwatch markets. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Wayfair’s View In Room Update Allows Users To Virtually Decorate Real Rooms
December 07, 2016

Wayfair’s newest upgrade to its mobile app will let users get a feel for what their items might potentially look like in their own homes. The newest upgrade — called View in Room — will let users upload pictures of their own rooms and place...

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Consumers Splurge On Travel This Holiday Season
December 07, 2016

‘Tis the season for holiday travel, and this year, consumers are spending more to travel both domestically and abroad. 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...