More than 75 percent of loyalty program members say the offerings make them more likely to be repeat customers. But for many unattended retailers, establishing that connection can be challenging — if not impossible, says Justin Ning, ID TECH’s VP of product management. In this...
Children’s apparel is a big and growing market. As of 2018, according to Euromonitor research, the global children’s apparel industry is worth $203 billion — and growing quickly at 5 percent a year. Children’s clothes are in fact the fastest growing apparel category. Some of that...
With the help of subscriptions and expert knowledge from the dental community, eCommerce innovators are disrupting the dental care space. BURST Oral Care CEO Hamish Khayat, for instance, told PYMNTS in an interview that he saw a “major gap in the electric toothbrush space” when...
To help build customer loyalty, eCommerce and brick-and-mortar retailers have a myriad of tools on hand: Cashiers can sign customers up for loyalty cards at brick-and-mortar stores, and eCommerce sites can send customers special offers and coupons by email. While vending machines and unattended kiosks...
In multiple large metropolitan areas of the United States, market share data indicates that Kroger is gaining traction. The grocer operates Kroger stores along with regional brands such as Fry’s, King Soopers and Harris Teeter, Cincinnati.com reported. In Cincinnati, for instance, the supermarket chain’s share...
Amid a change for Foxconn Technology Group, the iPhone will reportedly enter mass production in India, as the country has become the fastest-growing market for smartphones around the globe. At the same time, China is stagnating as the tech company loses shares to rivals like...
There are many mechanisms in the market designed to help match consumers to offerings that are suited to them. Better algorithms, visual search tools and concierge services are just a handful of the ways retailers young and old are attempting to ensure customers get the...
Luxury women’s shoe brand Manolo Blahnik has opened a new dedicated boutique inside of Selfridges, according to reports. 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...
The race for the consumer’s whole paycheck sped up this week, and Amazon and Walmart were eagerly rolling out acquisitions, upgrades and the odd bits of shade-throwing as the week went on. Robotics and automation were areas of focus for both retailers this week as they seek to...