Are big-box retailers, like Walmart and Best Buy, succeeding where their peers fail simply because of the larger physical size of their stores compared to competitors? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...
The fate of the malls of America has been a favored topic of discussion in recent years, particularly as the fortunes of malls and their operators have come to look increasingly tenuous. This has been particularly clear in 2016 as anchor stores, like Macy’s and...
For the first time since 2007, incomes in the U.S. are on the rise — slightly. According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, poverty is on the downturn, employment gains are looking more solid and the wage gap is narrowing. Get the Full Story...
Fashion-forward startup and inventor of the meme #GirlBoss, Nasty Gal, is looking for a buyer, according to multiple sources speaking anonymously to Women’s Wear Daily. The same source is reporting that, at present, Revolve is the leading contender to snap up Nasty Gal, though neither...
In what may be a sign that the U.S. consumer is not as bulletproof or eager to spend as some observers thought, sales at U.S.-based retailers slipped more than had been forecast last month. The read-through indicates that the biggest engine pulling the U.S. economy...
When it comes to social media, Amazon dominates the conversation, but it’s Tiffany & Co. that consumers feel the most passionate about. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...
About one-third of all consumers and half of all parents have already begun their holiday shopping, according to a new survey. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...
In a turn of events made shocking by how routine it is, a judge has approved the last-minute deal that will keep Aéropostale open for business — albeit in a more limited way. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...
Gap Inc.’s general comeback troubles are well-known, and it looks like it has an especially high mountain to climb when it comes to attracting the young and fashionable to its high-line brand Banana Republic. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...
