Pet Valu U.S., which sells pet food and other supplies, is shutting down all of its 358 stores along with its warehouses as part of winding down its U.S. operations, the company said in a press release. Pet Valu blamed the pandemic for its decision,...
The COVID-era embrace of curbside pickup will not only be around long after the pandemic, but could be just the thing that convinces more and more consumers to make the digital leap. After all, Norm Marraccini, senior vice president of digital payments, ACH and RTP...
One big winner of Tuesday’s elections was the U.S. gambling industry, with three states authorizing legal sports betting and three others either approving or expanding casino gaming, the Associated Press (AP) reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...
The John Lewis Partnership, as well as the Lloyds Banking Group, have unveiled intentions to eliminate hundreds of positions, according to the BBC. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...
So many brands are climbing aboard the direct-to-consumer (D2C) bandwagon these days that it’s hard to keep track of them. One thing has become very clear: Becoming a D2C brand is a lot tougher than building a website and taking orders. Get the Full Story...
International software and payments technology firm Epos Now has rolled out a significant partnership with American eCommerce firm BigCommerce, according to an announcement. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...
Even in good times, the old-school dine-in restaurant business struggled to survive beneath the weight of high rents, thin margins and tough competition. So when Massachusetts-based Friendly’s this week sought bankruptcy protection for the second time in 10 years, it was not only unsurprising, but...
Like so many verticals that have adapted to survive the COVID-19 era, the restaurant industry is seeing the acceleration of trends that were already in place, Dave Boennighausen, CEO of fast-casual chain Noodles & Company told Karen Webster in a recent conversation. He said Noodles’...
The United States is in the midst of a massive shift away from traditional brick-and-mortar to digital commerce. 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...
