Retail

Hijacking Commerce – One Marketplace At A Time
March 31, 2016

Invisibility is a funny thing, particularly when it comes to 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, PYMNTS Today. By completing...

Sephora Puts A Shine On Kik
March 31, 2016

What happens when a cosmetics retailer meets a messaging app? Mutual beauty, the companies hope. 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,...

eBay Revs Up With Auto Tech Company Acquisition
March 31, 2016

A recent acquisition by eBay indicates that the online marketplace has designs on souping up its offerings in the automotive category. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

The Business Of Unsubscribing
March 31, 2016

How can the average consumer keep track of all the subscription services of which she’s a member but no longer wants to be? Not easily, and that’s a problem that is costing people money. Startups like Truebill — a one-click cancellation service — are aiming...

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Restoration Hardware Earnings Hit Hard By Logistics Troubles
March 31, 2016

Another rough earnings run for another name brand retailer, this time with shipping logistics named as the culprit in lower than expected results. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Macy’s CEO Terry Lundgren’s Salary Slashed
March 31, 2016

Looks like American Express’ Ken Chenault won’t be the only CEO singing the slashed salary blues this spring, as Macy’s embattled CEO Terry Lundgren seems to be joining him. Reports emerged yesterday that Lundgren is facing an 8.6 percent pay cut this year, dropping his...

Square Takes On Stripe
March 31, 2016

Square’s announcement yesterday that it would begin to process transactions for online merchants raised one big question: Why? Doing it put it square in competition with PayPal, Braintree, BlueSnap and Stripe — as well as the many other players whose platforms offer a turnkey solution...

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Lululemon Looks Beyond Athleisure
March 30, 2016

Whether one wears the brand or not, everyone knowns what Lululemon is and probably knows at least one person who seems to live in it. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

AdWords’ Retail Friendly Update
March 30, 2016

Google’s AdWords is getting its first major facelift in the 15 years it has been on the market. Going forward, the online advertising platform offered by the world’s most successful search firm will be designed to help retailers (and the marketers they employ) to deliver...