Unlike the joy that comes from giving or receiving a gift during the holidays, making a return and paying for shipping can be a drag. But it doesn’t have to be that way. In fact, a recent survey revealed that one of the best ways...
The largest fast-fashion growth retailer in the country is also the most innovative when it comes to customer engagement. Rue21, which uses the Aptos retail technology platform, has won the loyalty of its teenage customers, as well as a Gold Award for Customer Engagement. Retail...
Home décor cataloger and eStore Ballard Designs announced it will expand its brick-and-mortar prototype stores to four new locations in 2017, reported Chain Store Age. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...
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...
