Each day, there are over 5.5 million devices connected, and Gartner predicts there will be nearly 21 billion connected things by the year 2020. From smartphones to tablets, televisions, vehicles and beyond, the influx of data is vast and at times can be somewhat overwhelming....
Interior design can sometimes be a long and arduous process where designers search high and low for just the right piece of furniture to fit the right space. From selecting various fabrics to working with a myriad of manufacturers or digging through a multitude of...
For retailers and other B2C organizations, knowing the customer has become a much more complex task in recent years. What was once an assessment of in-store transaction information has grown into a non-stop digital excavation of fast-changing consumer behavior and engagement data from an ever-growing...
It started with a patent for an encrypted modem that never really took off. That patent was first invented by Michael Jones — who sold about 30 copies of his modem before his firm Telequip (TQP) went bust. Get the Full Story Complete the form...
The online world has had a major impact on the retail industry over the past decade. With smart devices making it easier than ever before to purchase items at a moment’s notice, it’s not hard to see how this modern convenience has taken consumers by...
A new study from the NPD Group revealed how changing consumer needs and the evolving retail marketplace contributed to increased online apparel sales in the U.S. last year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...
Another rough week for grocery stocks, as values across tracked companies saw declines entering into March — with one notable exception. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...
It’s no secret the internet and smart devices have revolutionized the way consumers shop. 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, PYMNTS...
Southeast Asia-focused eCommerce startup Lazada, which Alibaba purchased a controlling stake in last year, may soon face some stiff competition from eCommerce giant Amazon. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...