Retail

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...

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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...

Mobile Commerce
VCs Back GLAMSQUAD On-Demand Mobile Beauty Business
October 12, 2015

Cosmetic services haven’t been immune from disruptions in retail, but one startup is testing the waters on a particularly hair-raising idea for consumers on the go. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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How QVC, HSN Reinvented Retail With Mobile
October 09, 2015

For many retailers, building an effective omnichannel presence means offering customers everything they want at every possible opportunity. 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...