Augmented and virtual worlds have long been touted as the future for all kinds of things — gaming, healthcare, travel, tele-learning. They’re experiences where being there counts in a lot of important ways, but virtualizing the experience and making it consumable digitally catches most of that...
Brick-and-mortar retail is often written off as a casualty of the digital age, but the numbers tell a different story. While there are a variety of estimates and ranges out there, the hard facts reveal that about 90 percent of retail transactions take place in...
Luxury consignment retailer The RealReal is facing a federally-filed lawsuit alleging the eCommerce site systematically inflates the weights of diamonds and other precious gems on offer, according to CNBC news. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...
Movie theater subscription service MoviePass and Fandor, an independent film and documentary streaming service, will be promoting a limited-time option in conjunction with bulk retailer Costco. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...
Major retailers such as Target, Home Depot, Walmart and Lowe’s have been forced to introduce stricter return, store credit and gift card policies in response to a troubling trend. These seemingly harmless customer services are being used as currency in an unlikely and dangerous economy...
Unibail-Rodamco, Europe’s largest property firm, is on track to purchase U.S. and U.K. mall operator Westfield Corp. for $16 billion. 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 holiday season is always a busy shopping period, but this Dec. 22, the last Friday before Christmas Eve, could shape up to be the busiest day of the year for retailers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...
In an attempt to prevent last-minute shipping issues at the end of a holiday shopping season, retailers are encouraging shoppers to make their purchases sooner by pushing their shipping deadlines up. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...
There’s a subscription box out there for almost everyone. And, given their rising popularity, it’s not surprising JCPenney is also jumping on the bandwagon. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...
