Some things customers will always need — and always need a lot of: paper towels, Windex, garlic powder. And buying as much as possible whenever possible will usually be money well-spent. Wholesale clubs, like Costco and Sam’s, are built almost entirely around this concept. At...
It seems that Banana Republic is a contracting chain, as its parent company, Gap Inc., has announced it will be shuttering all U.K. locations of the struggling retail brand. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...
Recent reports indicate that, when Walmart wants its market share back, it does not scale back the exuberance with which it is willing to pursue it. Walmart is cutting its prices as it aggressively moves to clawback market share from Target and various dollar stores...
With predictions that holiday spending is expected to reach its highest point since the Great Recession this season, we look at what’s “in” and what’s “out” this week in the retail world. Macy’s is the early bird so far in pecking away at the holiday...
Retail news from the Asia region is full of futuristic virtual reality from VR malls to payments. Alibaba is leading the technology action, and Pos Malaysia wants to do the schlepping for the eCommerce giant. But to really excite the tech shopper, Hong Kong’s Skycity...
Global technology company Pitney Bowes announced Tuesday (Oct. 18) that it will power a globally optimized eCommerce site for retailer Rue La La as part of the brand’s international online expansion strategy. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...
Designer partnerships are not exactly new territory for Target. An April 2015 pair-up with fashion icon Lilly Pulitzer was such a runaway success that the event — which was supposed to go on for a few weeks — was more or less entirely sold out...
The battle between Pier 1 Imports and hedge fund Alden Global Capital continues to roll forward with no immediate end in sight. Alden disclosed a 9.5 percent stake in Pier 1 last month and delivered a letter with an ultimatum: Either appoint Alden President Heath...
Ever looked at your shoes and thought that, while they were almost right, they could really use some Wi-Fi and maybe a screen or two? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...
