Retailers and brands have largely embraced the ability to meet consumers where they’re congregating on social networks, with Facebook, TikTok, Snapchat and others rolling out features to help merchants communicate with shoppers and integrate commerce into their social presence. Get the Full Story Complete the...
Bed Bath & Beyond saw a 26% drop in net sales in the second quarter of fiscal 2021 ending Aug. 28, compared to the same three-month period in 2020, the company reported on Thursday (Sept. 30) in its quarterly earnings release. Get the Full Story...
PayPal’s Happy Returns will be working with Staples to offer in-person return services in over 1,000 retail locations around the U.S., according to a press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...
In today’s top retail news, Google is adding new features to its Google Lens technology to help make shopping more seamless, while Square and TikTok are partnering to allow online sellers to send customers directly to their digital storefronts. Also, Etsy has opened a virtual...
Among online grocers, Walmart is winning the contextual commerce race, announcing move after move to turn the online shopping experience from work to leisure. On Tuesday (Sept. 28), Buzzfeed announced that it is growing its Tasty brand’s partnership with the retailer, which first launched in...
When Amazon was trying to break into the fashion business five years ago, there were a lot of skeptics who doubted that the eCommerce giant could be seen as a place to buy a basic hoodie in the same cart as the season’s most trendy...
Over the last two years, a quick run to the store to pick up a forgotten or last-minute item has turned into a mobile shopping experience, with a multitude of companies providing delivery services for grocery stores, retailers and digital marketplaces. Get the Full Story...
In its quest to hold onto pandemic-era shoppers who turned to Etsy for masks and other handcrafted goods over the last 18 months, the marketplace took a big step forward in expanding how consumers can interact with sellers, opening the doors to an augmented realty...
Dollar Tree, Inc. on Wednesday (Sept. 29) announced it will roll out price points of more than $1 at all Dollar Tree Plus stores and will test higher prices on some items in selected Dollar Tree stores. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...
