With small moves that have a big impact, Walmart can save significant money given its large size. The retailer, in one case, could save a minimum of $30 million during the year by swapping out the stepping stools in its distribution centers with a version...
Luxury fashion brands like Christian Dior, Louis Vuitton and Gucci are upping their social media game, especially on Instagram, and pouring real money into efforts to court young shoppers, according to a report by Reuters. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...
Gucci designer brand owner Kering is getting serious about tightening its control of its eCommerce sales, and about making sure more of its sales are coming in through its own branded sites, instead of through third-party retailers. Kering, according to reports, is seeking to gain...
While getting out into nature is highly recommended as a way to boost one’s physical health and mental state, it can be an expensive hobby. For simple, short hikes in temperate weather, of course, all one needs is a light jacket and a reasonably comfortable pair...
Forget millennials, that consumer segment that is blamed for the downfall of most everything while also being the target of many innovative efforts. Single consumers are a force of nature as well when it comes to retail. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...
After struggling for a decade in the era of Amazon ascendance, Barnes & Noble will be going private, care of a private equity firm, Elliott Management, that is buying it for $683 million. Barnes & Noble stock surged 30 percent on the news, and popped up...
As consumers grow accustomed to digital shopping and mobile ordering, slow transactions can make or break the customer experience. That’s why real-time payments and fund disbursements have become so important across industries. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...
It’s hard to tell from the PYMNTS New Orleans bureau (where crawfish have given way to punishing sub-tropical heat), but U.S. consumers are drinking less beer. That, in turn, reportedly provides another opportunity for the emerging and growing legal cannabis retail sector. Get the Full...
Look to China, and look some more — that’s one of the main messages in mid-2019 for luxury retailers, at least for ones not based in the U.S. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...
