In the history of toys — and possibly the history of products — there are not too many that can rival the Barbie doll for iconic status. Until recently, Barbie may not have been marketed to everyone, but there are almost no people in the...
Usually, when you hear about a retailer being hacked, it’s a bad thing, but in this case, it was done with good intentions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...
As the push to build retail around the experience of shopping as much as around the act of purchasing, Target and fast casual chain Freshii will be expanding their collaboration in the Chicago area. The push comes as Target is trying to upscale its image...
Consumers in Russia are about to have a very different reason to give Apple a chance. Starting this week, Russian shoppers will be able to purchase a host of digital content from the app store and add the charges to their monthly bill. No plastic...
In the age when merchant breaches are an alarmingly common part of consumer life, among the few comforts available is that once a card has been compromised and the problem identified, fixing the problem is as easy as canceling the card in question and having...
Pandora CEO Brian McAndrews recently penned an op-ed piece in which he argues that free on-demand music streaming services are destroying the music industry. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...
The holidays are widely heralded as the season of peace on Earth and goodwill toward mankind. 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...
Every brand tries to convey a certain personality or persona to its consumers, and the biggest and best have decades of experience instilling in shoppers positive and heartwarming feelings at the drop of a hat. Just look at Coca-Cola’s feel-good polar bear-centric marketing around the...
Macy’s is back in the news again this week, this time as the target of a lawsuit by minority customers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....
