Retail

Can Jet.com Soar Without Logistics Fuel?
April 21, 2016

If an eCommerce company hopes to compete with Amazon, isn’t low-cost (or free) delivery just about everything? Jet.com appears to think not … and the company is on track to reach $1 billion in sales inside of its first year of operation by focusing less...

Commercials Find A Home Away From Home
April 21, 2016

Retail advertising might be fighting a losing battle against technology that increasingly allows consumers to avoid commercials … but a recent study shows that there’s a place where video ads aren’t just tolerated by shoppers, they’re welcomed by them. OOH (out-of-home) digital media at store...

Calvin Klein At A Major Turning Point
April 21, 2016

The American fashion landscape might be changing shape. 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. By completing this form, you...

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BJ’s Big Online-To-Offline Ordering Move
April 21, 2016

It’s been a big week for curbside pickup in retail, with CVS leading off the headlines with its announcement that it will be the latest big chain giving customers the option of grabbing and going with their goods at the curb. Get the Full Story...

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Automation: Coming To A Hotel Near You?
April 21, 2016

Consumers want convenience and instant gratification, but friction in user experiences stand as an ongoing barrier. But self-service providers are looking to advancing technologies to revamp processes and cut out friction – leaving point of purchase innovation to go to places not yet imaginable.

Hyundai Teaming With Cisco On Connected Cars
April 20, 2016

You can’t have “connected commerce” without “connections,” so Hyundai has made one of the latter to facilitate the former. 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...

Casper’s Big Plans For Sleep-Related eCommerce
April 20, 2016

What would Amazon look like if it only sold items related to sleep? 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....

How Alexa Found Her Voice
April 20, 2016

Amazon’s path to creating the Echo was not an easy one, as a recent story explains in detail. But from a troubled journey emerged a widely successful consumer product — one whose capabilities continue to expand thanks to tech innovators that are contributing to Alexa’s...

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Self-Service Tech Tackles Age-Old Pain Points
April 20, 2016

Consumers want convenience and instant gratification, but friction in user experiences stand as an ongoing barrier. But self-service providers are looking to advancing technologies to revamp processes and cut out friction – leaving point of purchase innovation to go to places not yet imaginable.