Retail

RetailNext Acquisition Targets In-Store Conversions
October 13, 2015

In the era of reinvented retail, the idea of building the proper personalized experience for the consumer has become such a common piece of the conventional wisdom that at times it risks becoming a cliché — or, at least, a rote response. Get the Full Story...

International
How Alibaba Gave SingPost A Global Logistics Boost
October 13, 2015

Alibaba-backed logistics and eCommerce solutions provider Singapore Post Ltd. (SingPost) is expanding its warehouses and freight services in the U.S. with a majority stake acquisition in eCommerce provider Jagged Peak. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Sell It Easy Takes On eBay With Pickup Service
October 13, 2015

As the world of DIY online commerce continues to expand, so too does the range of services that facilitate it. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Mobile Commerce
Mobile Gas Discounts Spur Customer Loyalty
October 13, 2015

Any industry that pretends to be immune from the innovative influence of mobile payments should take a lesson from what one gas station and convenience store chain is doing to maximize sales. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

The Newest Smartphone? A Dancing, Tuxedo-Wearing Robot
October 13, 2015

First, there were flip phones and Nokia-like bricks. Then, there were sleek smartphones and oversized phablets. Where might smartphone design go next? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Merchant Innovation
Retail Crowdfunding Balances Risk Against Reward
October 12, 2015

When retail pundits throw the term “sharing economy” around, they’re usually referring to services like Uber that connect consumers in need of a ride or help moving heavy furniture with other non-retailers willing to help. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Merchant Innovation
How Lumo’s ‘Smart Garments’ Innovates The Running Market
October 12, 2015

When Roger Bannister ran the first four-minute mile, he didn’t do it with an iPhone strapped to his arm or an app on his phone telling him about his pace. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Cool
WinUru Wants To Help Customers Win At Commerce (Literally)
October 12, 2015

Shopping done right can feel like a victory, especially when consumers manage to “save” more than they spend and/or when they snag what others said was impossible to find. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Mobile Commerce
Improving NSF Check Recovery Gets A New App
October 12, 2015

Once retailers have done the heavy lifting of making a sale, they shouldn’t have to worry about whether their customers’ payments are going to process smoothly. When things like bounced checks get in the way, it can be a major headache for small and large businesses...