Starting off on a positive note, data shows that the online grocery sector saw a huge sales boost during Thanksgiving. While a grocery sales boost is to be expected during the holiday for excessive eating (and subsequent, sleepy regret), it’s the “online” qualifier that’s got...
In a global expansion plan, Starbucks will look to add as many as 12,000 locations to its store roster over the next five years, a move that Bloomberg noted signals a growth strategy tied to brick-and-mortar presence. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...
This holiday season, consumers are boosting their expectations when it comes to their eCommerce retail. 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,...
Thus far into the holiday shopping season in the United States, all days, with one exception, have led to $1 billion in online sales. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...
Fitbit, the leading wearable fitness tracker device maker, announced Wednesday (Dec. 7) that it has acquired Pebble, a pioneer in the smartwatch markets. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...
Wayfair’s newest upgrade to its mobile app will let users get a feel for what their items might potentially look like in their own homes. The newest upgrade — called View in Room — will let users upload pictures of their own rooms and place...
‘Tis the season for holiday travel, and this year, consumers are spending more to travel both domestically and abroad. 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...
Retail performance mobile marketing expert Fidzup recently announced it raised $3.7 million in a new funding round with venture capitalists Cap Horn, Turenne Capital and existing investors. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...
Swedish company IKEA is known for its innovative furniture, but it’s adding a paid parental leave policy to that innovation. The furniture and housewares chain announced that it is offering up to four months of paid parental leave for its U.S. workers, no matter the parent...
