Whether or not we live in the age of irony has been a matter of some debate for the last 20 or so years. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...
Amazon is taking a new approach to its brands, extending beyond its AmazonBasics and other private-label lines: The retailer is rolling out brands that are exclusive to the site, but are not actually owned by the company. While expansion of private-label brands has been a...
For every Thumbtack or TaskRabbit, there are smaller gig economy marketplaces that aim to provide a community feel and to tap into skillsets that aren’t often found on other sites. The goal is to provide an alternative to the impersonal experience found on other gig...
Eating unhealthy food has a host of downsides: It shortens people’s lives, saps their energy and puts them at greater risk for things like heart disease and diabetes. Unfortunately, for our collective waist lines, junk food is cheap in terms of actual monetary expense. The...
Sales of women’s handbags dropped by 8 percent from 2016 to 2017, reaching $7 billion, while sales of backpacks and duffel bags have been on the uptick, Forbes reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...
Target is getting into the toiletry market, gearing up to roll out a brand of consumer products dubbed Smartly. 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...
For many shoppers, Revolve is not quite a household name as of yet. The brand largely focuses on (and sells to) younger shoppers — particularly millennials and Gen Z. But among that rather critical shopper demographic, Revolve has found a powerful sweet spot, especially for...
In an effort to shrink its store footprint and shore up its balance sheets, Mattress Firm and its subsidiaries have filed for a voluntary Chapter 11 restructuring case. The company is seeking to implement a reorganization plan that includes a process for closing “economically inefficient...
Digitally native retailers are testing out temporary brick-and-mortar locations to drive consumer engagement — and allow their customers to experience some of their selections in real life. Two eCommerce retailers in particular — Wayfair and Brandless — are planning to reach consumers with pop-up shops...
