Retail

American Apparel Eyed By Amazon, Forever 21
January 05, 2017

American Apparel may have some new suitors. Amazon and Forever 21 have reportedly been toying with the idea of acquiring the vying for the troubled clothing retailer. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Is Remote Retail’s Secret Weapon?
January 05, 2017

More businesses are turning to remote retail to add to the top line. Amelia Powell, director of marketing at USA Technologies, tells PYMNTS’ Karen Webster how to leverage loyalty to move coins (and contactless payments) at the kiosk.

Sensus Labs Democratizes In-Store Tracking
January 05, 2017

The fewer the pairs of feet that make their way to physical stores, the more retailers want to know what paths they travel once they’re inside. Specifically, retailers would like to know everything from how consumers move from section to section, where they hover and...

Macy’s A 2017 Takeout Target?
January 04, 2017

Could Macy’s be a takeout target this year? 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 Today. By completing this form, you...

Holiday Spending Proves Better Than Some Expected
January 04, 2017

Retailers may be entering 2017 with a lasting bout of holiday cheer. 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 Today. By...

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Is Starbucks Set To Steal McDonald’s Crown?
January 04, 2017

Wall Street is anticipating something of a changing of the guard in the world of quick-service restaurants. The longtime title holder McDonald’s looks set to be displaced by Seattle-based coffee empire Starbucks. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Why Lowe’s Is About The Project, Not The Purchase
January 04, 2017

In an increasingly competitive retail landscape, Lowe’s finds itself with a tricky circle to square: delivering an intimate customer experience in a big-box store. Lowe’s is not the only player in the retail game feeling this particular pressure. The big-box stores that were the future...

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Can Data Analytics Make Parcel Delivery Smarter?
January 04, 2017

Despite the enormous infrastructures and logistical technology the top delivery companies are using today, getting packages where they need to be — as fast as they need to get there — is still a struggle for many. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Alibaba Tracker: Eye On The 2020s
January 04, 2017

This edition of the Alibaba Tracker begins with the news that the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has placed Taobao, Alibaba’s online marketplace, on its annual Notorious Markets blacklist. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...