Retail

Even Old Navy Is Underperforming For Gap Inc.
January 13, 2016

It turns out that the departure of its president last year had an effect far more serious on Old Navy than cramping its style — it’s losing the retail brand money. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Elon Musk Calls The Apple Car An ‘Open Secret’
January 13, 2016

Is the possibility of Apple creating an electric car merely a pipe dream for consumers of the brand (or a nightmare for prospective competitors)? Not according to Elon Musk, who plainly stated that it’s an “open secret” that Apple is developing a vehicle. Get the...

Cayan Expands Retail Reach
January 13, 2016

A new partnership between a payment technology company and a retail-centric software development and distribution company has brought cloud-based services to Microsoft POS units. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Preventing Physical Theft With Digital Means
January 12, 2016

With so much of security concerns in the retail industry focused on the online realm, a tried-and-true theft method -- in-store shoplifting -- is poised to grow unnoticed. One retailer -- Rite Aid -- is taking actions that show how stores can utilize their digital...

Why Disney’s Magic Wristbands Aren’t Going To New Shanghai Park
January 12, 2016

The MagicBand wearables in use at Walt Disney resorts in Florida won’t be making the trip to the new Disney park in Shanghai, where the magic will come from smartphones instead. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Why It Looks Like Gas Prices Have Further To Fall
January 12, 2016

What’s bad news for the energy industry could be (continued) good news for fuel consumers in the U.S. 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...

Dov Charney Fans Bid $300 Million For American Apparel
January 12, 2016

American Apparel Founder Dov Charney might be out as CEO, but a group of potential investors in the company appears to have his back. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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New Study Shows Click-And-Collect Purchases Jumped During The Holiday Season
January 12, 2016

Despite wide-ranging and fast-moving changes, the retail industry is still getting used to living in an eCommerce-dominated world. The same goes for consumers as they figure out which new paths to purchase fit in best with their purchasing habits. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

H&M Apologizes For Scarf That Looked A Bit Like A Jewish Prayer Shawl
January 12, 2016

H&M has learned the lesson that merchandise resembling sacred religious items — intentionally or not — is perhaps not always the best idea. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...