September is always a big month for the Sharpie. With back-to-school in full swing, Sharpies are popular favorites on supply lists nationwide. That means for the last several weeks, they’ve sat proudly on store shelves waiting for parents to put them into a shopping cart during the frantic shopping sprints that...
Groupon is selling body scans and ultrasounds in a move that highlights the state of modern healthcare, according to a report by NPR. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...
The power of marketing to persuade is an interesting phenomenon in the age of Instagram because, stated simply, some ideas look better in pictures than they sound by description. For example, most consumers offered a lemonade spiced with charcoal and salt and served in a...
Brick-and-mortar retailers are taking small-format, inventory-free locations to big cities: Nordstrom, for instance, is bringing its Nordstrom Local concept to the Big Apple. One store opened in New York City’s Upper East Side, while another is set to come to the West Village later in...
Legal marijuana may have a massive payments problem, but that’s not stopping retail innovation in perhaps the newest area of legitimate commerce in the U.S. and Canada. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...
In the months to come, Alibaba subsidiary UCWeb intends to roll out an eCommerce service in India. UCWeb is known for its popular mobile browser, UC Browser, according to reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...
In a move that allows users in India to choose Eats or Rides with equal visibility, Uber has reportedly begun experimenting with an interface that brings together ride-hailing and food delivery. The drive to make Eats as visible as Rides comes after discussions to sell...
SessionM, a customer loyalty and engagement platform, has teamed up with food ordering platform Olo for new loyalty and discount offers within Olo, according to a release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...
Luxury retail is being revised — and in some cases, reinvented — and those trends are worth attention as the 2019 holiday shopping season approaches. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...
