While every retailer yearns for that dedicated, fanatical customer willing to tattoo the brand logo on their forearm and/or sleep outside in a makeshift tent for three days to be among the first to snag a new product, there are only a tiny handful that...
When Lilly Pulitzer released an exclusive line for Target in April, the entire collection sold out at some physical locations within hours. Good for the designer, good for the store, good for the buyers. A resultant Target website crash aside, good for everybody…right? Get the...
Cash is king — especially when it comes to what customers want most out of rewards from brands. 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...
We’re eavesdropping on a conversation between Anuj Nayar, Senior Director of Global Initiatives at PayPal, and MPD CEO Karen Webster. They’re talking…about something. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...
British shoppers are holding on a bit tightly to their purses and wallets, with bargain hunting and general caution continually influencing their shopping decisions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...
Breaking away from the traditional styles of gift giving, consumers are increasingly resorting to gift cards, with over 70 percent of consumers planning to buy them as gifts for holidays this spring and summer. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...
As laundromats and handyman services race to reach doorsteps with a simple buzz on an app, can tailors be left far behind? Not if one is shopping at Macy’s. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...
Top retail brands are not going to be scouting for real estate on Fifth Avenue. Instead, they’re headed straight to Uruguay, Chile and Qatar, among other emerging markets. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...
A new study released by UPS shows that the engaged customer, who are often driven by mobile technology, play a key role in the future of the retail industry. The study also showed that online shopping actually encourages more shoppers to visit, and shop in...
