According to recent reports, mass layoffs are sweeping through the American Apparel clothing factories in Los Angeles as changes to the production process are implemented. Those changes spring from the February bankruptcy – and subsequent restructuring – of the ailing fashion brand. Get the Full...
As Starbucks enthusiasts are logging into the app today, they are noticing something new and exciting. Though whether it is exciting in a good way or a bad way remains to be seen. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...
When you think of the future of online retail, you may get a vision of innovative online retailers at a startup in Silicon Valley or the hip streets of NYC or L.A. But, in actuality, if you want to see what the future of online...
The late 90s and early 2000s will always be remembered for the bold fashion choices they presented to the up-and-coming youth of the day. While grunge might have been falling out of favor, skater- and surfer-inspired jeans and tees dominated preteen looks for the better...
What peak is The North Face looking to summit next? Perhaps the elusive Manhattan retail market. 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...
Vending machines: You put in your couple of bucks, you get a bag of pretzels; end of customer/brand transaction — right? Not anymore. Mike Lawlor, chief services officer at USA Technologies, tells Karen Webster how your father’s vending machine has evolved to become a next-generation...
Beyond the Rack — one of the many online retailers that rode the flash sales trend all the way to the top and then back down the mountain — has filed for protection from its creditors as it faces both a liquidity crisis and a lack...
As brick-and-mortar retailers continue to struggle to bring in consumers, a few are taking a page out of Amazon’s book and working instead to meet consumers where they live. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...
Dov Charney is nothing if not a memorable character on the retail landscape. The controversial and colorful former CEO of American Apparel both oversaw its meteoric rise from t-shirt business to fashion empire and its crashing fall into bankruptcy. Get the Full Story Complete the...
