U.S. eCommerce companies may be missing out on one of the hottest global trends. In China, eCommerce live streaming is all the rage — and a huge revenue generator — with all indications that eCommerce giants there will keep it growing. Get the Full Story...
As a next step in the direction of a digital-first, omnichannel experience, David’s Bridal is teaming with mobile wallet marketing automation platform Popwallet. The bridal and special occasion brand will have the ability to engage directly with shoppers in a “personalized, innovative, and dynamic” fashion...
U.S. retail and food services sales rebounded in May from April amid the pandemic, but they were still under levels seen in May 2019, according to the latest U.S. Census Bureau advance monthly sales numbers. The agency estimated advance monthly sales for May of $485.5...
The past few months have been an incredibly challenging time for retailers that remained open — and an excellent example of innovation on overdrive. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...
The restaurant industry, hit hard by the effects of the coronavirus, has lost $120 billion in the first three months of the pandemic, reported the National Restaurant Association. The organization said its research indicated the industry’s losses are likely to keep rising and will total...
As the global pandemic closed U.S. businesses nationwide, car dealerships found themselves facing a crisis because consumers could no longer stop by the showroom for a quick test drive. That’s driven dealers and automakers to rewrite their business strategies with an eye toward creating new digital-sales tools...
Whether cashiers go the way of the horse and buggy could hinge on an experiment Walmart is running in Arkansas. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....
The decision by most states to allow diners to eat indoors at restaurants as coronavirus restrictions are eased, seems to be having an impact, according to “The State of the Restaurant Industry,” the latest data from OpenTable, the provider of online restaurant reservations. Get the Full...
In eCommerce, the old saying holds: The enemy of my enemy is my friend. 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...
