American clothing and accessory retailer Gap Inc. announced news on Wednesday (Sept. 6) that it would close approximately 200 brick-and-mortar Gap and Banana Republic storefront locations over the next three years, according to reports by USA Today. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...
Although many people equate blockchain technology with the banking and computer worlds, the technology is changing the food landscape as well. Companies like Walmart, Kroger and Nestle recently joined a partnership effort involving blockchain, signaling that the Internet of Things is making its way into...
There are those who get excited about AI and those who fear it — and for everyone in between, there’s speculation. The AI industry is never short on innovations, but some people questioned this week whether making innovations quickly is a good thing. With speed,...
Though the level of alarm one feels about the current state of physical retail in the United States can vary some, from mild concern to full-tilt fear of an oncoming apocalypse, there is no denying at this point that outside of a few continuously successful...
Lie before you buy: Casper, the online bed-in-a-box startup selling mattresses by mail order, will soon allow customers to try those beds before having one shipped to their home. That’s on top of the company’s 100-day money-back trial. The New York City startup ships foam...
Chinese eCommerce giant Alibaba is building a physical mall to meld the worlds of offline and online commerce. 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...
Walmart is raising the bar on product delivery after two years of study on how goods flow from suppliers and retail distribution centers onto store shelves. According to an article published by Arkansas Online, findings unveiled that a four-day delivery window was actually 10 days long....
The Google Assistant finds a home away from the Home as third parties integrate it into their smart speakers using Google’s open software development kit. Soon it will also reside on Google’s own Home device and forthcoming Pixel 2 and Pixel XL 2 Android phones....
As Americans celebrate Labor Day, it’s a time to relax from work, lie by the pool and throw some burgers and chicken legs on the grill, all while wearing fashions that reflect those barbecue choices. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...
