Retail

Consumer Reports: No Recommendation For MacBook
December 27, 2016

After Apple’s so-so earnings report last quarter, the tech giant is looking to certain products to sell this quarter. However, there could be some resistance after a certain magazine is not endorsing the new MacBook Pro. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Physical Stores Welcome 90% Of Online Returns
December 27, 2016

It’s that time of year again – now that all the holiday gifts are opened, the returns start rolling in. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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Gold-Plated Trump iPhone 7 Hits Market
December 27, 2016

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Consumers With High Expectations, Retailers Lacking
December 23, 2016

Consumers have high expectations, and they only want more. This holiday season, studies say consumers are holding retailers to a higher standard than in past years. They want a seamless and enhanced shopping experience, and they also want those gifts sent fast (and perhaps they’re...

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CVS Way Forward: Express Pickup And ‘Owning The Last Mile’
December 23, 2016

By the numbers, CVS’ Q3 wasn’t inherently terrible — revenue was up, same-store sales increased and earnings per share grew year over year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Holiday Shopping Stats, Starting With $1T For US Spending
December 23, 2016

This year, holiday spending is expected to tip the scales at more than $1 trillion — yes, with a T. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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UK Shoppers Browse On Mobile But Buy On Desktops
December 23, 2016

U.K. consumers are using their smartphones in record numbers to check out products online, but when it comes to making actual purchases, they favor desktops over mobile phones. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Eight In Ten Americans Shop Online
December 23, 2016

Online shopping is no longer reserved for the tech-savvy, with a new Pew Research Center survey finding eight in 10 American adults shop online. According to Pew, 79 percent made online purchases of any type, while 51 percent used a mobile phone to make a...

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Icahn, Durable Goods, Bed Bath & Beyond Weigh On Retail Stocks
December 23, 2016

Shares of retail stocks were under pressure on Thursday (Dec. 22) thanks to a mix of bad news, including a big drop in durable goods orders, lackluster earnings out of retailer Bed Bath & Beyond and Wall Street reports that rang a cautious tune for...