Before Bluefly was what it is today, the retailer was the golf sportswear company Pivot Rules. Though it officially changed names — and functions — in 1998, 20 years later, the firm still knows the value of a strategic pivot in an eCommerce marketplace that...
Starbucks has revealed that Chief Financial Officer Scott Maw will retire at the end of November. According to Reuters, the surprise departure sent the coffee shop chain’s shares down 2.61 percent. Maw has been the company’s CFO for four years after being promoted to the...
Robots are becoming automated chefs by preparing everything from pizza to salads, but they are not limited to quick-service restaurants (QSRs), serving burgers and pizzas. They’ve graduated from fast food to healthy food, and devices such as Chowbotics’ Sally the Salad Robot are moving into...
Less than 10 years after going private, BJ’s Wholesale Club stock is proving to be a hit with investors after returning to public trading. Shares of the wholesale club retailer jumped more than 20 percent on Thursday (June 28), reaching north of $21, Financial Times...
This is it: The end of the end for Toys R Us. The iconic toy retailer closes the last of its 700 brick-and-mortar locations today, June 29, 2018. Toys R Us has always said that specific store closures would vary based on inventory, but now...
It seems Chipotle is ramping up its marketing efforts — and closing down some shops — as part of its attempted revamp under new Chief Executive Officer Brian Niccol. The chain announced the closures, noting they would be focused on “underperforming” locations. Get the Full...
Home Depot has been installing lockers in many of its locations so customers who place online orders can easily pick up their merchandise at the store. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...
A little lingerie can go a long way — particularly for a brand that was recently working hard to reinvent itself for a consumer set that had moved past the mall. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...
The theory is that a strong U.S. economy — buttressed by record employment and enthused consumer spending — will mean U.S. business can withstand a trade war better than other nations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...
