Retail

Is Amazon After An Office Depot Supply Deal?
March 18, 2016

As the Staples and Office Depot merger continues to struggle to overcome the FTC’s attempts to block the deal, a new player in the drama has emerged: Amazon. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Sports Authority Sues Suppliers In Cagey Credit Move
March 17, 2016

Since filing for bankruptcy at the beginning of March, Sports Authority has had a rough go of things as it’s attempted to straighten out its finances. Its latest tactic, though, is sure to turn previous allies against them. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Does Omnichannel Create Circular Commerce?
March 17, 2016

Omnichannel is the clear future of retail — except, perhaps, in the one way that it isn’t. 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...

Zara Gets Its (Unisex) Pants Pulled Down
March 17, 2016

Zara’s “Ungendered” line certainly seems like a nice idea in theory, but — in light of the public backlash that the retailer has been met with — the ostensibly gender-neutral clothing line has brought to light some key lessons for brands that might not be...

The Luxury Disconnect
March 17, 2016

O2O is an increasingly large part of the retail experience — save for, surprisingly, those brands on the higher end of the spectrum. A new study examines the curious phenomenon of luxury retailers lagging behind in O2O commerce and what they can do to get...

Nike Makes ‘Back To The Future’ Footwear A Reality
March 17, 2016

Cue the Huey Lewis and grab your hoverboard, because the future is finally here … almost. 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...

Lord & Taylor Settles With FTC Over Paid Posts
March 17, 2016

Facing charges that it deceived consumers with paid ads that were presented as objective articles, Lord & Taylor has opted to settle with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Millennials Love Walmart (More Than The Rest Of Us)
March 17, 2016

While you might not picture a 20-something on a smartphone as the typical Walmart consumer, some recently released data indicates the contrary. Millennials don’t only shop at Walmart as much as the rest of America does, they actually hit Big Blue somewhat more often. Get...

Retail
DSW Beats Expectations Despite Profit Slip
March 16, 2016

If there’s a single retailer that is celebrating increases to both yearly and quarterly profits, they better bottle their luck and sell it on their shelves. However, merchants like DSW still have some bright spots in their annual reports. Get the Full Story Complete the...