At the start of the 2010s, retail merchandising was, at base, a lot of guesswork. The fashion industry made decisions on its seasonal lines once or twice a year, production runs were ordered and goods were shipped. If things went well, and brands guessed right...
Exceeding forecasts, Dec. 21, the last Saturday shopping day before Christmas 2019, has been confirmed as the single biggest retail sales day in U.S. History. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...
Nike’s new shoe featuring former Quarterback Colin Kaepernick sold out on its first day, according to CNBC. The ‘True to 7’ shoe, this year’s installment of Nike’s Air Force 1 shoe, features Kaepernick’s image in an embroidered portrait on the shoe’s heel tab, as well...
All that’s left now, more or less, is the rush of returns that will all but overwhelm some retailers. Christmas Eve is upon us, and the last gifts are making their way from basements, attics and bedroom closets to stockings and trees. Get the Full...
With the decade inching towards its conclusion and shoppers making their last-minute purchases, Mattel CEO CEO Ynon Kreiz says the last holiday toy shopping season of the 2010s has been about “big franchises” and “big brands.” This happens to the case for the company’s legendary Hot Wheels...
Online shopping has fundamentally changed the rules of how to gauge a company’s performance around the holidays. Unlike the old days, the number of people visiting a store on a major shopping day is no longer an indicator of success, Wall Street analysts say, according...
Say it with a Sock Founder Daniel Seeff started his sock subscription business with his wife before they were married. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....
A food desert is defined as a geographic area where mainstream grocery services are either very limited or absent, leaving consumers in those areas with limited access to fresh produce and meats at affordable prices. There is no one type of place where food deserts...
While many customers may assume that the “Amazon’s Choice” selection of products is a dependable nod of approval, a report from The Wall Street Journal claims that may not be the case. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...
