Retail

Alphabet’s Robot Comes Alive
February 25, 2016

Google’s parent company has created a new and improved robot and showed off what it can do in a video. 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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The Little Lingerie Brand That Could
February 25, 2016

For a long time, Victoria’s Secret was pretty much the only game in town when it came to far-reaching lingerie brands. But eCommerce has changed that, and emerging startup Adore Me is in prime position to take on the big guys (and/or gals).

America Has Crowned Its Most Hated Retailer
February 25, 2016

Where there is a best, there must also be a worst. And as of right now holding the dubious title of “The Worst” is Abercrombie & Fitch. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Walmart Can’t Seem To Stop Customer Service Complaints
February 24, 2016

If you ask its customers, they do not come first at Walmart, and, therefore, the world’s largest retailer ranks last in their opinion when it comes to customer service. That’s where Walmart came out among department and discount stores in the previous American Customer Satisfaction...

Will VR Save Retail?
February 24, 2016

With a unique customer experience becoming ever more important in retail, virtual reality could play a significant part in those efforts. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

When Retail Fraud Is An Inside Job
February 24, 2016

The traditional view of cybercrime is that it is conducted by shadowy figures far removed from the businesses they attack. But, as a number of recent surveys show, that’s not always the case. Threats from within are as serious as ever for retail companies, and...

Target’s Digital Side Props Up Sales
February 24, 2016

Target’s earnings report made one thing very clear: the big-box retailer has tossed a lot of its eggs into its digital basket. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Store Front Business Index: Main Street USA, A-OK?
February 24, 2016

The businesses that line the main streets and side streets of our local communities are growing faster than the U.S. GDP – 3.1 percent versus 2.7, according to the latest Store Front Business Index. The 3.4 million businesses we call “Store Fronts” are seeing growth...

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Richmond’s Changing Storefront Scene
February 24, 2016

Richmond Virginia going into the 2016 presidential election today is a very different place than the Richmond Virginia on the going into the 1996 race 20 years ago. The most obvious change is political – Richmond’s home state of Virginia in 1996 was solidly red...