Retail

The Last Bastion Of Retail Finally Heads Online
July 10, 2015

For retail brands, “luxury” used to mean “not available for sale online” … but that part of the definition is beginning to change. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Is eBay’s Enterprise Unit Heading For A Sale To Thomas H. Lee?
July 10, 2015

According to reports in Reuters that broke late yesterday (July 9), private equity firm Thomas H. Lee Partners is the frontrunner in talks to purchase eBay’s enterprise unit. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Polyvore And IFTTT First On Pinterest’s Developer Platform
July 09, 2015

Pinterest has announced that IFTTT, a Web-based conditional platform, and Polyvore, a fashion site, will be the first to tap into the developer platform which the company announced in May. The new API is intended to help developer build apps that will “bring Pins to...

Why Apps Are Last Year’s Mobile Strategy
July 09, 2015

Those of us who spend most of our time watching the payments and commerce ecosystem can end up with a somewhat distorted perception of time. When the majority of what one looks at is what’s next, it can be easy to start getting a little...

Harry’s Flirts With Unicorn Status With $750M Valuation, $75M Funding Pick Up
July 09, 2015

Harry’s, a shaving subscription service a la Dollar Shave Club, has just capped a $75.6 million Series C round that brings its value to an impressive $750 million. The round, led by Wellington Partners, saw involvement from previous investor Tiger Global Management. Get the Full Story...

The Power And Perils Of Personalization
July 09, 2015

While many gallons of ink have been spilled on the magic of mobile in retail, there is actually a one word description that explains much of what mobile can do. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Night Of The Living Mobile Device
July 09, 2015

There are only so many hours in the day, and our mobile devices — while great for multitasking — never really get our undivided attention. That’s why, perhaps without us even noticing, they’re taking over at night.

Urban Methods, Rural Success
July 09, 2015

When you think “successful eCommerce startups,” you think, “the woods of Vermont,” right? You don’t? Well, internet-based grocery wholesaler Wholeshare is doing brisk business in that very place, thanks to its strategy of serving co-ops in the environmentally conscious region.

The Apple Loyalty Factor
July 09, 2015

Just how important is product packaging? Just ask Apple. 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,...