Retail

Why Twitter’s Fat Cash Reserves Make It Unique
January 29, 2016

Any problem that might arise for Twitter, the company’s at least got plenty of money to throw at it. 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...

Retail
Seebo Grabs $8.5M To Advance IoT
January 29, 2016

The acronyms IoT and DIY don’t often go together, what with the Internet of Things‘ slightly more high-tech challenges as opposed to, say, woodworking. However, one Israeli startup thinks that customizing IoT devices can get more retailers in on the game. Get the Full Story...

Etsy Going Physical With Macy’s Backstage
January 29, 2016

The online marketplace Etsy has connected with a big name in brick-and-mortal retail. 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....

Mattel Unveils New ‘Body Positive’ Barbie Dolls
January 29, 2016

Fifty-seven years after her debut, Barbie has been given three new “body positive” models — including one deemed “curvy.” Will the new, more inclusive line of toys be enough to offset slumping sales for the Mattel brand, or will consumers decide that the change is...

Retail
Why Mobile App Security Improvement Is So Slow
January 29, 2016

Just about every pocket these days has a smartphone tucked into it but on those smartphones are dozens, if not hundreds, of apps each. These form the web of functionality that the modern world uses to hail a ride, book a dinner table or just...

Bricks And Mortar Race To Overhaul Supply Chains
January 29, 2016

The 2015 holiday shopping season threw more than a handful of wrenches into just as many retailers’ supply chain management strategies, and as they try to dig themselves out of those holes in 2016, some high-profile brands aren’t being shy about big changes. Get the...

Why Fast And Free Delivery Matters To Consumers
January 29, 2016

When it comes to delivery, “fast” isn’t fast enough anymore for a lot of consumers. 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,...

Retail
How Cigna Is Using Retail To Change Health Care’s Story
January 28, 2016

Shopping has a long and noble track record in making people feel better. It’s why the idiom “retail therapy” exists after all — to describe the tiny, but scientifically demonstrable psychological benefits that actually go along with buying something for the average human being. Get...

A Far Offline Place
January 28, 2016

What’s more offline than the Amish lifestyle? Very few things, English. But that hasn’t stopped some of those characteristically unplugged folk from finding ways to connect into online commerce, providing potential business from an incredibly unlikely source.