Retail

eBay Making It Easier To Monetize Bad Christmas Gifts
December 11, 2015

Ever gotten a Christmas gift that was well-intentioned but you just really wish someone gave you the cash? 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...

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Android Bites Into iPhone Market Share
December 11, 2015

Apple isn’t just struggling with declining sales of its Apple Watch but also its flagship iPhone, which contributes the most to its annual sales, new market research has found. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Walmart Eyes Ex-Target Marketer For CMO Roll
December 11, 2015

Walmart’s CMO is leaving, and the big box retailer is looking to fill the role with someone from the other side of the aisle. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Tinyclues Targets Improving eCommerce Buying Rates
December 11, 2015

French digital marketing startup Tinyclues has just closed a $5.5 million round of funding led by Alven Capital, with participation from ISAI and Elaia Partners, according to TechCrunch. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Merchant Innovation
Amazon Has Hooch On Demand In NYC Through Prime Now
December 11, 2015

Instead of setting up a nationwide launch covered in fanfare like some other brands might have done, Amazon has opted to go for a piece-by-piece, low-key approach to its on-demand restaurant and beverage delivery services. Now that the service has spread to the East Coast,...

Apple Pay
Apple’s (Continually) Blue Christmas
December 11, 2015

Generally speaking, the good news about a bad week is that things usually get better by comparison. The day after your car breaks down is, for the most part, better than the day before when it did, since although you may have lacked a working...

Merchant Innovation
J.Crew’s Tanking Numbers Make Acquisition Seem Increasingly Possible
December 10, 2015

Fashion is known for elevating certain trends one season and turning its back on others the next, and it can seem like shoppers do the same thing to certain brands sometimes. According to recent sales numbers, a pillar of chic urbanware could be at the...

Merchant Innovation
Google Alums Are Building A Retail Hub For Future Tech
December 10, 2015

It usually takes a few years after a technology makes its way into developers’ hands for a consumer version to be ready for the public. However, it then takes a little bit, and sometimes even longer, for enough people to adopt the sometimes disruptive tech,...

Mobile Commerce
Retail Apps Finally Gaining Ground With Shoppers
December 10, 2015

There are more ways to connect to the Internet now than ever, and while that may give consumers the freedom they crave, it’s caused havoc for retailers trying to get their products in front of customers in the most cost-efficient manner. However, new numbers suggest...