China’s State Administration for Industry and Commerce (SAIC) has warned retailers that it will be monitoring sales practices during Singles’ Day (Nov. 11), according to a report by Seeking Alpha. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...
It is, as they say, all over but for the counting. Millions of Americans are going to the polls today for the American election, and tens of millions will spend their evening watching the returns roll in. Some will be overjoyed, some will be crestfallen...
Just as America’s tastes have evolved from meat and potatoes to craft beer and artisan cheese, so too have its supermarkets. This week’s Grocery Tracker has the latest on how supermarkets are trying to whet the consumer’s appetite for grocery shopping, including Kroger’s growth strategy,...
Although it is credited with being one of the first companies to offer wedding and bridal party dresses online, J.Crew’s e-store is ending its love affair with the bridal business. The company is closing its bridal line, which was among the first of its kind...
Toys“R”Us plans to get the most out of Black Friday, Chain Store Age reports. 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....
Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz recently shared his thoughts with GeekWire about recent trends in consumer behavior, how they relate to the U.S. election, what he calls the “Amazon effect” and how Starbucks will stay ahead. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...
APG Asset Management, the Dutch pension fund, and The Xander Group, the investment firm, announced Friday (Nov. 4) the two have teamed up to acquire three shopping centers in India for $300 million. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...
Data may be king — as they say — but many retailers may find themselves feeling like an innocent pawn among all that data. And then there’s the challenge of how to use marketing research to reach the right consumer in the right channel and...
The early birds get all the worms or, in this case, less stress since lots of consumers have already started holiday shopping by the end of September. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...
