Retail

Merchant Innovation
Apple And Google Lead The Most Valuable Brands List (Again)
October 05, 2015

Nothing better to kick off the work week than some rankings — today’s courtesy of Interbrand. The firm released their annual listing of the world’s most valuable brands. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Merchant Innovation
Enhanced Layaway Programs Coming Back In Style
October 05, 2015

Just about every retailer is either launching or considering programs to get customers the products they want as fast as humanly possible. Amazon’s same-day and one-hour delivery options might be the industry standard — and as other merchants chase that kind of success, customers will...

Is Surge Pricing Coming To A Theme Park Near You?
October 05, 2015

The sheer amount of attention Uber and its founders are receiving should be proof enough that the ride-hailing app has disrupted a once-stable industry. With taxi drivers protesting and government regulators scrambling to come up with effective policies for on-demand work, Uber has experienced such...

In Depth
The Hacking That Restaurants Like
October 05, 2015

Everyone has a friend or family member who can turn even the simplest restaurant order into a Herculean ordeal. The person who goes to McDonald’s and orders a Big Mac, only to ask for substitutions for a full half of the components, the cousin who...

Amazon’s Streaming Device Power Play
October 03, 2015

Apple TV and Chromecast enthusiasts need not apply. 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...

Mobile Commerce
Reducing Retailer-Facing Friction Online
October 02, 2015

Though the eCommerce ecosystem is still relatively young, there’s no denying that it continues to grow and evolve every day. As social networks like Twitter and Instagram test the waters of retail, buy buttons and in-app shopping could become dominant forms of doing business in...

Retail Labor Law Changes Leave Murky Ground Behind
October 02, 2015

If modern retail pits merchants against each other in a battle for survival, then it makes sense to draw some lessons from military strategists who do just that all the time. It’s common sense for generals to want to avoid conflicts where they must fight...

Amazon
Why GE And Samsung Are Backing Amazon IoT Push
October 02, 2015

The days of human intervention in the restocking of the fridge may be coming to an end. 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...

Kohl’s Banks On Cafes To Spur Foot Traffic
October 02, 2015

Kohl's department stores are adding cafes to bolster foot traffic and increase revenue.