Retail

Why Self-Checkout Rules In Retail
March 28, 2016

New research from Technavio shows that the global self-checkout terminal market’s revenues are expected to hit $2.19 billion by the year 2019. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Easter Commerce Hops All Over The Place
March 26, 2016

U.S. consumers are in line to spend more than ever before surrounding the Easter holiday — $17.3 billion, according to a new report. What’s curious, however, is just how far the particular items they plan on buying have moved from the holiday itself … not...

Wielding Cuddle Power To Affect Retail
March 25, 2016

As National Puppy Day just celebrated its tenth anniversary, it brought to light how retailers getting into step with changing consumer perspectives can not only be beneficial in terms of public relations, it can also provide a stronger connection to long-term revenue.

UK Sees Largest Retail Slump In 25 Years
March 25, 2016

The retail industry in the U.K. is experiencing quite a notable slump, the likes of which haven’t been seen in a quarter century. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

MIT’s Underground Delivery Solution
March 25, 2016

In a quest to solve the logistics challenges of competitive retail delivery, a group of scientists at MIT are taking the low road — as in, below ground. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

NPR’s Tempest In An Artisanal Tea Kettle – What Retailers Can Learn From It  
March 25, 2016

For those looking for rare events this week, the Internet has a sight not often viewable to the general public: The Towering Rage Of Public Radio Fans. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Startups Pair To Solve Beacons’ Biggest Challenges
March 25, 2016

A mobile audience insights platform and a proximity sensors platform are putting their heads together, as it were, to solve problems related to beacons. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Nordstrom Brings On Former Amazon Exec
March 24, 2016

If Nordstrom is looking to strengthen its eCommerce capabilities, the retailer certainly looked to the right place in a recent hire. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

The Music Industry Gets Its Merch On (Demand)
March 24, 2016

Independent music artists — being, in effect, small business owners — lack the infrastructure that more established brands in their space enjoy when it comes to retail merchandising. In that regard, on-demand marketplaces, like Teespring, have emerged as a valuable tool for connecting musicians to...