In 1894, Labor Day was created by an act of Congress to honor the “social and economic achievements” of the American worker. The holiday is traditionally celebrated with sleeping late, grilling and avoiding labor of any kind as strenuously as possible. Get the Full Story...
While the majority of people have heard the expression “always leave them wanting more,” most of them are unaware there is a minor controversy attached to the phrase — specifically about who first said it. About half the time, the phrase is credited to the...
What’s new in the August ‘Retail Performance Pulse’ report from RetailNext? Everything and nothing. Shelley E. Kohan, Vice President of Retail Consulting at RetailNext, and MPD CEO Karen Webster explore how the “new normal” in retail is taking on elements of science fiction, bending space...
The basic assumption in the retail marketplace is that traditional retailers that were built on brick-and-mortar models can’t compete with Amazon on price. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....
How does one enter the discount retail market when there are already so many well-established competitors? If you’re Macy’s, you look to how mobile can augment the typical customer’s experience. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...
As SKU noted last week, beacons and their application to retail are getting a lot of press these days – good and bad. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...
Customer reviews can be either a blessing or a headache for a retailer’s business, but they’re not going away. The most successful brands are likely to be ones that encourage the growing empowerment of the consumer’s voice.
There are important lessons in the longevity of the Star Wars brand for retailers looking to capture some of that elusive lightning -- or, in this case, lightsaber -- in-a-bottle and apply it towards building enduring relationships with consumers.
Getting tipsy while shopping at Target may soon be a reality for Chicago residents this fall. 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 daily...
