After more than a year of activist approaches, breakup proposals and rebuffed board shake-up plans, Kohl’s announced Monday (June 6) that it was entering into three weeks of exclusive negotiations to sell itself to a little known vitamin and pet shop retailer that’s only about one-fifth...
Today in food commerce, PYMNTS data reveal an increase in daily usage of same-day grocery delivery aggregators such as Instacart, and global convenience store giant Couche-Tard announces that it is bringing “Smart Checkout” to 7,000 of its stores. Plus, Shibli Juneja, vice president, U.S. consumer...
Today in retail, cryptocurrency spenders come from a range of income brackets, and retailers are stuck with inventory as shoppers transition from comfort to more professional and party-ready looks. Plus, bargain hunters may benefit as retailers try to recalibrate their inventory levels. Get the Full...
Are good times over for subscription commerce? In a word: no. But there’s also no questioning that trimming of subscriptions — retail and streaming — is happening more now as even high earners begin reacting to inflation that’s cutting buying power and forcing hard choices....
By most accounts, the cardinal sin of retail is being “out of stock.” 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....
As shoppers are moving away from spending on casual clothing and home items that became staples during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, some retailers are finding themselves overstocked with joggers, activewear, fleece and other goods they had expected shoppers to scoop up. Get the...
Today in retail news, Pinterest inked an agreement to buy eCommerce fashion retailer THE YES for its social media platform, while Walmart announced it is building four new fulfillment centers to improve delivery speeds. Plus, Kohl’s has two new contenders placing bids to buy out...
eCommerce will keep roaring no matter what the markets do this quarter or next. What will change is the mix of brand and merchant programs consumers will keep, and which not. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...
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