As U.S. retailers look for price concessions from China in the wake of last month’s currency devaluation, margins may tick up, for now anyway. But there could be a blowback in the form of reduced enthusiasm, and buying power, from China’s consumers, which could impact...
YouTube vloggers are raking in AdSense dollars every day, and even a popular Vine user can build up enough followers to grab the attention of retailers for product placements. There’s an undeniable appeal to monetizing social network activity, but few companies have figured out how...
Shopify has announced a partnership with USPS to power the launch of its new shipping service called “Shopify Shipping.” 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...
Once upon a time, brick-and-mortar retailers were talking about eCommerce like the End of Days, but it’s much clearer now that it’s no longer that at all. Customers have integrated mobile platforms into their traditional path-to-purchase activities and everything from initial brand research to a...
Albert Einstein once quipped that compound interest was the most powerful force in the universe. If he lived to see the volatile ecosystem surrounding tech startups and angel investors, Einstein might have changed his answer to return on investment. Get the Full Story Complete the...
Walmart shoppers who finds themselves lost in the store will soon be able to get directions from their phone — and not with a map. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...
Nordstrom has long been famous in the fashion world for delivering top-notch in-store customer experiences. Is it possible to give that same experience online? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...
Bridging the gaps in the online-to-offline process is often seen as an insurmountable challenge. Retailers just want feet in their physical stores. Customers are doing more of their shopping online and need a pretty good reason to convince them to take the trip. Retailers, in...
The world of retail has changed quickly. Everybody wants instant gratification, and retailers are scrambling to meet those expectations — which is creating a massive burden in the world of shipping. Rob Taylor, Co-Founder and CEO at Pivot Freight, talks to MPD CEO Karen Webster...