To say the least, the retail industry finds itself in the middle of a tricky holiday season. As of late October, data released by LendingTree indicated that a quarter of consumers were already finished with their holiday shopping for 2020. According to the survey, a large swath...
It’s hard to find things to like about the department store sector these days. Macy’s reported earnings last week, and it didn’t help naysayers change their minds about the format’s future, as the retailer reported a 21 percent drop in in-store sales and a marginal...
Online wine and beverage alcohol sales continue to outperform last year’s levels during the pandemic, but a new study shows the industry has a long way to go to being tech-savvy. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...
At a time of the year when there’s maximum pressure on shipping, Amazon announced that shoppers can get their holiday orders by choosing an Amazon Books or Amazon 4-star store as their delivery spots. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...
Panera Bread announced that its MyPanera+ Coffee Subscription is available for gifting, noting that it’s the first national restaurant firm to provide a limitless subscription for “premium hot drip coffee, iced coffee and hot tea,” according to a Monday (Nov. 23) announcement. Get the Full...
In yet another pandemic-related shift to normal life, the way people buy cars is changing in America, according to The Wall Street Journal. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...
Despite a recent surge in coronavirus cases, retailers are fighting for a rework and loosening of shopping restrictions before Black Friday and the holiday season. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...
Perhaps against all odds, Thanksgiving is happening in 2020. On Thursday morning, millions will rise early to make the coffee, slide the turkey into the oven and start their annual perusal of their green bean casserole recipe, much as they have for the last 157...
The cost of the traditional Thanksgiving centerpiece, the turkey, is at its lowest since 2010, as retailers try to push product for another holiday that’s falling victim to the coronavirus pandemic. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...
