New technology continues to change the way consumers order and pay for quick-service restaurant (QSR) food: Kiosks and online ordering, among other experiences, let consumers ditch the counter for faster and higher-tech alternatives. But these restaurants are not innovating all that fast — even with...
In an effort to tackle grocery delivery, Kroger announced that it has begun to use autonomous vehicles in Arizona. The offering comes on the heels of an experimental program by the grocer and California startup Nuro, Reuters reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form...
European Union antitrust regulators have fined U.S.-based retailer GUESS 40 million euros ($45.3 million) for illegally blocking cross-border sales in Europe. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...
From fitness to car rentals, companies in all types of industries are turning to subscriptions, as the business model allows them to deliver products and services while retaining customers. Before companies can serve customers with subscriptions, however, they have to find ways to give them...
Alcohol is a surprisingly difficult thing to sell digitally, because there are some very specific rules on who can sell it and who can buy it. The most obvious limitation is consumer age: In the U.S., no one under 21 years old is legally allowed...
The holiday season brings in a staggering number of returns for eCommerce sales: According to estimates from CBRE, online returns could reach $37 billion amid the gift-giving season. Some of those unwanted items, however, don’t end up being resold by retailers themselves. They fall into...
With declining gas prices, consumers in the U.S. apparently felt free to spend money on other goods and services. One indicator of retail sales, which is known as control retail sales, rose in November and surpassed expectations, the Financial Times reported. Get the Full Story...
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) and Alibaba Group have announced the launch of the first-ever Olympic store on China’s Tmall. 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...
The Christmas countdown is upon us. And with just single-digit shopping days left, the countdown is on to find that perfect gift for those hard-to-buy-for people on your list. So, too, is the pressure to buy for those whose tastes may run to the peculiar,...
