Shopify has announced a partnership with USPS to power the launch of its new shipping service called “Shopify Shipping.” 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...
Once upon a time, brick-and-mortar retailers were talking about eCommerce like the End of Days, but it’s much clearer now that it’s no longer that at all. Customers have integrated mobile platforms into their traditional path-to-purchase activities and everything from initial brand research to a...
Albert Einstein once quipped that compound interest was the most powerful force in the universe. If he lived to see the volatile ecosystem surrounding tech startups and angel investors, Einstein might have changed his answer to return on investment. Get the Full Story Complete the...
Walmart shoppers who finds themselves lost in the store will soon be able to get directions from their phone — and not with a map. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...
Nordstrom has long been famous in the fashion world for delivering top-notch in-store customer experiences. Is it possible to give that same experience online? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...
Bridging the gaps in the online-to-offline process is often seen as an insurmountable challenge. Retailers just want feet in their physical stores. Customers are doing more of their shopping online and need a pretty good reason to convince them to take the trip. Retailers, in...
The world of retail has changed quickly. Everybody wants instant gratification, and retailers are scrambling to meet those expectations — which is creating a massive burden in the world of shipping. Rob Taylor, Co-Founder and CEO at Pivot Freight, talks to MPD CEO Karen Webster...
A retailer who is not prioritizing digital gift cards — and there are a lot of them — is “leaving money on the table”. That’s what Steve Rowen, managing partner of Retail Systems Research, sussed out in co-authoring the company’s latest digital gift card study....
Any retailer would love to experience the decade-plus of success that Starbucks has generated with its Pumpkin Spice Latte. Even those who can’t inject pumpkin flavor into their products (and not everyone should) can nonetheless build consumer engagement by understanding why that seasonal item is...
