Retail

Overstock Gives Back To Teachers With Rewards
July 30, 2015

The kids aren’t quite back to school yet, but Overstock is getting ready for the season by expanding its rewards membership to teachers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Hermès’ Birkin Bag Might Need A New Name
July 30, 2015

Hermès’ Birkin bag is known for its iconic style and hefty price tag, but soon it might be known for animal cruelty, and even called something else altogether. Actress, singer and muse to her namesake bag, Jane Birkin, made a public request for Hermès to...

Alexander Wang Bids Adieu to Balenciaga
July 30, 2015

Designer Alexander Wang and brand Balenciaga will break up — and they will be seeing other people. 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...

Social Engagement On The Rise For Luxury Brands
July 30, 2015

A new report on the social media presence of luxury brands shows that consumer activity has jumped up since last year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

America’s Wealthiest Differ On Finances
July 30, 2015

Though they’re all some version of “Affluent,” the three categories of America’s wealthiest citizens do not relate to their money in the same way. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

The Style Biters
July 30, 2015

The confluence of commerce and technology has made it easier than ever to find out the details of not only what celebrities are wearing and buy it for yourself, but to do the same regarding the styles of your friends, or even strangers passing by....

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Subscription Clubs Get Naked
July 30, 2015

Columbia House? Book-of-the-Month Club? Yesterday’s news. In a world where connected consumers have increasing control over exactly what they want, when they want it, and how soon, the subscription club model is going the way of the dodo. Online wine retailer Naked Wines might have...

Japanese Consumers Slow On Retail Spending
July 30, 2015

While the country’s latest data on retail sales beat expectations, the numbers point to a slowing demand amongst Japan’s consumers.

Green Man Gaming And The New Marketplace
July 30, 2015

In 1985, video games were a $100 million industry; that was after the great console crash that started in 1983 and drained 97 percent of the value of a once $3.2 billion marketplace. Though many predicted the end of home gaming with that crash, video...