Retail

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...

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Why Ford Wants To Reinvent Auto Making
January 11, 2016

Seeing Tesla Motors in its early phases was a life-changing moment for Bill Ford Jr., The chairman of the Ford Motor Company. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Apple Music Ten Million Strong
January 11, 2016

According to reports in the Financial Times, Apple Music has officially passed the 10 million subscribers mark — showing some big growth and an approximately 50 percent increase from the 6.5 million paid subscribers CEO Tim Cook was touting during the firm’s last earnings report...

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The Five Retailers Facing The Biggest Headwinds In 2016
January 11, 2016

As early sales numbers began to roll in last week – the results were a shade grim for retail players longer entrenched on the commercial landscape. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Why Netflix Is Dropping Its Rating System
January 11, 2016

According to new reports, Netflix is considering dropping the five-star rating system that has been a hallmark of the site since its inception as a streaming service. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Finish Line Shows How Warehousing Goes Wrong
January 11, 2016

If anyone out there is still looking for signs of how accelerated just about every timeline has become in the modern retail world, look no further than what Glenn Lyon, the newly removed ex-chairman and CEO of Finish Line, said about his company’s 2016 Q2...

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Can A Mid-Rate NBA Team Redefine The Fan Experience?
January 11, 2016

For an unsuccessful sports franchise, it can be hard to win fans back to the hometown cause. In California’s professional basketball scene, the game is almost rigged against the Sacramento Kings — not only do the Los Angeles Lakers draw more national fans on legacy...

Craigslist’s Growing List Of Competitors
January 11, 2016

There is no shortage of options for consumers looking for places to shop online. The number of sites that go in the other direction -- allowing consumers to sell -- is much more limited, and largely dominated by Craigslist. A few bold startups are getting...

How Body Heat May Someday Help Consumers Pick Lines
January 11, 2016

Finding the fastest checkout line to stand in is often a heat-of-the-moment decision. Perhaps it makes sense, then, that a new app is using heat to guide that decision. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...