Imagine walking into a retailer and instead of a person greeting you, there’s a robot. A robot named Pepper, to be more specific. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...
While Gap Inc., might not want to call it a comeback (they’ve been here for years, as LL Cool J once sang), they are staking their future fortunes on a renewed interest in an old premise: selling attractive clothing. Get the Full Story Complete the form...
India’s largest retailer, Reliance Retail, is seeking to aid small retailers with its latest move. Reliance Retail is launching an exclusive online B2B platform built to enable better payments capability and supply chain productivity, said Business Standard in a recent report. Get the Full Story Complete the form...
For delivery services looking to transport jewelry, handbags and other expensive items, shipping insurance remains a complicating factor. 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...
San Franciscans will soon have to bid adieu to the Starbucks-owned La Boulange stores as the company plans to close all 23 locations located in California. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...
You’d think there would be no question by this point that we are living in the information age, and that public figures – including heads of major retail brands – would keep that in mind before sharing thoughts that might, upon just the briefest of...
To say there is a lot going in the world of retail every week is sort of like saying there is a lot going on with a Category 5 hurricane – the statement is substantially true, but really fails to express the scale and scope...
Retail returns are literally good for no one. A return isn’t good for the consumer — as it means that for one reason or another, they did not get what they wanted. Easy returns mitigate that problem — and hopefully get the customer closer to the...
Having a reputation as a brand is tough, even when that reputation is generally a good one. It is hard to argue against the idea that it is a good thing to have customers expect good things from your stores. But with high expectations comes...
