Retail

Will Cheap Gas Drive Holiday Sales?
November 26, 2014

Rejoice. Gas prices are at the lowest they’ve been in nearly 4 years, topping off at an average of less than $3 a gallon. Still, CFOs aren’t hopeful that extra cash will get into their stores this holiday season, the Wall Street Journal reported. Get...

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Holiday Security Risks Aren’t The Ones You Expect
November 26, 2014

The holiday sales season and the online crush that accompanies it might seem a natural field day for cyberthieves hoping to attack retailers — but according to an IBM analysis, they’re not, USA Today reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Luxury Shoe Brand Steps Into E-Commerce
November 26, 2014

Luxury shoe retailer Stuart Weitzman will launch an e-commerce site in China next year, along with making its U.S. website more mobile friendly, according to Internet Retailer. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

U.S. Bank Voyager Network Adds 35 Locations In Florida
November 25, 2014

The U.S. Bank Voyager Network is adding 35 new locations in Florida, following Network merchant Monro Muffler Brake’s acquisition of The Tire Choice, the company announced Monday (Nov. 24). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Merchant Innovation
The Latest Amazon Accessory: A Human Installer
November 25, 2014

Amazon is running a trial in three cities—New York, Los Angeles and Seattle—to offer installation and other services—including plumbing, electrical work, fitness instructors and even music teachers—along with germane products purchased. Once a shopper chooses one of a handful of Amazon “hand-picked pros” for the...

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Is Walmart’s Chief Merchandiser Leaving?
November 25, 2014

Is Walmart’s Chief Merchandising Officer leaving because he’s unhappy with a management restructuring? The Wall Street Journal seems to think he might. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Walmart, Metro, Carrefour Accused Of B2B Naughtiness
November 24, 2014

Several global retail chains—including Walmart, Metro and Carrefour—that were allowed to now sell only via B2B in India have instead been found to have repeatedly sold directly to consumers, in violation of foreign direct involvement (FDI) rules, according to a story in Cobrapost in India,...

Apple Pay
MasterCard: Security Is Nice, Functionality Is Better
November 21, 2014

MasterCard sees mobile payment security as crucial, but it’s power is relevant only to the point that shoppers are actually using it. And with Apple Pay, that is starting to happening meaningfully. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Is Digital Gap’s Game Changer Or Cliffhanger?
November 21, 2014

Gap Inc. is in store for major changes ahead as it readies for a holiday shopping season which is already being influenced by its new digitally-focused CEO who hasn’t officially taken over. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...