Retail

Retail Labor Law Changes Leave Murky Ground Behind
October 02, 2015

If modern retail pits merchants against each other in a battle for survival, then it makes sense to draw some lessons from military strategists who do just that all the time. It’s common sense for generals to want to avoid conflicts where they must fight...

Amazon
Why GE And Samsung Are Backing Amazon IoT Push
October 02, 2015

The days of human intervention in the restocking of the fridge may be coming to an end. 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...

Kohl’s Banks On Cafes To Spur Foot Traffic
October 02, 2015

Kohl's department stores are adding cafes to bolster foot traffic and increase revenue.

Layoffs On The Way For Walmart’s Headquarters
October 02, 2015

Like most brick-and-mortar retailers, Walmart has seen a slump in its sales during the past few quarters. And while every retailer will have its peaks and valleys, Walmart has reached a point that calls for some drastic measures. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Comcast Betting On Retail For Brand Rehab
October 01, 2015

It’s no trade secret that telecom companies aren’t consumers’ favorite retailers on the planet. Between nebulous appointment windows and an alleged tendency to fiddle with customers’ Internet speeds, ISPs like Comcast have earned less-than-sterling reputations in the eyes of many consumers. According to Consumer Reports’...

Making The Fitting Room Fun Again
October 01, 2015

The fitting room can be one of the most stressful parts of in-store shopping, but Hointer CEO Nadia Shouraboura told MPD CEO Karen Webster how a bit of automation can yield massive results for B&M retailers.

Mobile Commerce
ShopFully Gets €10 Million To Expand Beyond Italy, US
October 01, 2015

Italians are often stereotyped as being incredibly passionate, but to be fair, €10 million would be enough to get anyone’s heart racing. 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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Thrillist And JackThreads Part Ways After Funding Surge
October 01, 2015

It’s a sad day when a parent has to watch his or her kids spread their wings and leave the nest. Ben Lerer must be feeling something similar to that. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

MarketLive Launches In-Store Tablet POS System
October 01, 2015

Modern shoppers might spend as much time looking at their phones while in physical stores as they do actually browsing the products. However, MarketLive’s new product might have store associates doing just the same. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...