While most people know that Amazon’s original name was Cadabra when it first incorporated in July 1994, that name was ditched a year later when the company’s attorney misheard the firm’s name as “cadaver.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...
Though Cyber Monday and a perennially longer holiday shopping season have siphoned some of the traditional hype away from Black Friday, there are still plenty of shoppers who cut coupons and camp out for deals the day after Thanksgiving. However, the number of retailers planning...
For major retail chains, there’s no cinematic slasher as scary as the very real phenomenon of fast fashion. Where did it come from? Are they somehow to blame? One thing’s for sure: not all of them will remain standing when (and if) fast fashion’s reign...
For most firms, a quarterly earnings report like the one Apple released earlier this week would be cause to break out the champagne. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...
The end of October usually means retailers are finalizing their circulars to promote Black Friday deals. However, more and more merchants are putting up the anti-Black Friday flag and choosing to forgo sending out ads – or even opening their doors. Get the Full Story Complete the...
Retailers spend massive amounts of resources on marketing campaigns, store redesigns and promotional discounts to lure customers into their stores on Black Friday. However, some retailers might find the crowds a bit thinner this year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...
ECommerce startup Poshmark is branching out from used clothing to brand new goods. 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....
We live in the age of the on-demand customers, a reality measurable by various metrics. You can measure it in money and the flow of investment dollars. In 2014, VCs dropped over $1 billion into on-demand food and grocery business alone. Get the Full Story...
The tech world can move fast, with new devices and updates seemingly dropping every few months. To keep up with these changes, retailers need to stay flexible and adaptable to remain current with consumers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...