LincTex Digital, a Chinese company that makes virtual try-on technology for fashion retailers, has raised $100 million in a new funding round. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...
Walmart is launching two new augmented reality (AR) features for its app that can be used both in-store and online, designed to personalize shopping while making it easier, according to a company blog post Thursday (Jun 23). Get the Full Story Complete the form to...
Commerce relationships — including retail subscriptions, memberships and loyalty programs — are extremely popular with consumers. In fact, 79% of all consumers have at least one of these commerce relationships with merchants, and 17% have all three, according to “Relationship Commerce,” a PYMNTS and Ordergroove collaboration...
Today in retail, Amazon is working on a cheaper, smaller version of its Just Walk Out technology, and U.K. shoppers might soon be able to pay with biometrics. Plus, Ikea debuts AI-powered design tool Ikea Kreative, rising inflation makes customer loyalty even more important for...
They say revenge is a dish best served cold, but the revenge shopping trend of 2022 is heating up fast as millions make purchases they’ve been putting off, especially in categories like travel. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...
In a bid to capture ongoing increases in both online shopping and time spent at home, the world’s largest furniture and home furnishings retailer is turning to technology to give its massive customer base the confidence and inspiration needed to custom design their own living...
Retail sales volumes are down about 5% for the year through June, according to survey data from the latest Confederation of British Industry (CBI) Distributive Trades Survey released Thursday (June 23) — and it looks like more bad news is coming for July. Get the...
What started as a three-man foray in 2012 to rethink the physical retail experience and eliminate standing in line has blossomed into a massive global operation today that’s at the center of Amazon’s omnichannel shopping experience. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...
Today in retail, inflation-smacked consumers content to eat dinner and watch movies at home for now, while retailers are using cash incentives to encourage customers to pick up their orders. Plus, Harrods postpones summer sale amid supply chain hang-ups. Get the Full Story Complete the...
