Perusing through social media platforms like Instagram, Jessie Zeng came to a realization: Followers wanted to know where they could buy the clothing worn by their favorite celebrities or influencers, but their requests often went unanswered. As a result, she saw an opportunity for a business,...
Like many innovations, travel firm Priority Pass grew from a problem its founder had for himself. 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,...
What do cheerleading and augmented reality (AR) have to do with each other? At first blush, it might appear not much. Like so many industries today, however, cheerleading is finding ways to go high-tech. In particular, the manufacturing and sale of cheerleading uniforms represents a...
Following moves by Amazon and Uber, IKEA is rolling out its own branded credit card. The new Visa card will offer 5 percent in rewards for IKEA purchases, including in-home assembly services and kitchen installation, MarketWatch reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...
As Home Depot ramps up its delivery efforts and focuses on its Pro customers, the home improvement retailer beat bottom-line, first-quarter earnings estimates, but fell short on its top-line revenues. The company reported earnings per share of $2.08 and revenues of $25 billion compared to $2.06...
Walmart has ended its self-checkout service after it failed to become a hit with customers. 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,...
As shares of Home Depot have risen with the coming of spring, some investors are bullish on the chain and believe it can compete with online retailers such as Amazon. The company’s stock has risen more than 10 percent since the beginning of April, outpacing...
In the 1960s, Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor Joseph Weizenbaum came up with a revolutionary idea: a computer-based script that would take in phrases and generate a response. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...
Toys R Us CEO Dave Brandon — along with other members of the leadership team and the majority of employees—are leaving the company. A company spokesperson confirmed to Retail Dive that Brandon and the executives “fulfilled their professional and fiduciary responsibilities to the company.” Get the...
