By opening a temporary store with apparel from Guess, Alibaba is testing out its inaugural “FashionAI” concept at Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Guess is looking to use the technology in stores, starting with Hong Kong and mainland China, Retail Dive reported. Get the Full Story...
Summer is here, which means Americans will be decamping to the beach en masse this summer — hoping to escape the heat, get a tan and, hopefully, finally kick back relax to enjoy the season. Not as many Americans take vacations as they did in...
Despite generating a lot of buzz when it announced plans to expand across the U.S., Lidl has struggled to gain a foothold in a U.S. grocery market that has suddenly become a breeding ground for the hyper-competitive. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...
Following the closure of Toys R Us stores in June, retailers in the hobby and off-price segments may fill some of the larger empty big-box spaces. Companies such as Big Lots and Ashley Homestore had bid on the properties in bankruptcy court, but one hobby retailer...
Though tariffs may not be good for American retailers and consumers, according to an expert, some retail segments may be more susceptible to the effects of a so-called trade war more than others. That outlook, though, could potentially change, TheStreet reported. Get the Full Story...
Welcome to Five at Five, your late look as the day’s payments and commerce news. Coverage includes Amazon’s new holiday and grocery plans, and a new challenge it faces from eBay. Ripple faces another lawsuit related to its digital currency technology, and there is word...
The race to be the dominating force in India eCommerce has another massive player entering the field: Billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries Limited announced its intentions to enter the ring in Indian retail, with a platform designed to create an omnichannel experience for India consumers....
A violation of company policies has cost Barnes & Noble CEO Demos Parneros his job. 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 our daily newsletter,...
Inclusiveness is an ongoing issue for the fashion industry. Fashion models tend to be extremely tall and extremely thing, and the average wearer can find it difficult to fit into the fashion industry mold. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...
