Retail

Connexity Snatches Up Retail Lead-Generation Site PriceGrabber
June 17, 2015

Retail and marketing services company Connexity, parent company of shopping price-comparison site ShopZilla, announced yesterday (June 16) its acquisition of PriceGrabber, a retail lead-generation platform and network. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Retail POS Platform Showcases Integrated eCommerce
June 16, 2015

LUMOS, a subscription-based point-of-sale system aimed at supporting smaller retailers, announced the launch of its iPad-based POS product featuring eCommerce functionality at Startup San Diego yesterday (June 15). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Europe
Is Amazon In Trouble With The EU?
June 16, 2015

Margrethe Vestager, the European Union’s Competition Commissioner, announced last week (June 11) that the EU is looking into Amazon e-books business practices on its home turf. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Etsy Eases Into Crowdfunding
June 16, 2015

Brooklyn-based arts and crafts marketplace Etsy is adding something new to their platform to live alongside the custom-made mohair hamster sweaters now on offer. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

LearnUp’s Fix For Real World Commerce
June 15, 2015

The on-hand staff can either be a physical retailer’s greatest asset or their biggest liability – depending on the skill set of the sales associate. At best, knowledgeable people readily available to answer questions and make useful suggestions contribute to creating the in-store experience that...

News
Net-a-Porter Sales Soar
June 15, 2015

As it runs up to the acquisition of Milanese rival Yoox, online high fashion retailer Net-a-Porter is reporting record sales. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

US Retail Sales Surge Shows Consumers Spending Again
June 12, 2015

Retailers can rejoice — consumers are spending once again. 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 newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form,...

Retail
Crate & Barrel To Say Farewell To Manhattan
June 11, 2015

This summer, furnishing giant Crate & Barrel is closing the doors to its more than 20-year-old Manhattan flagship store as the company faces growing rents in the area. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Loyalty & Rewards
UK’s Largest Loyalty Program Goes Digital
June 11, 2015

Nectar, a longstanding loyalty program that allows customers to collect points from online retailers and brick-and-mortar retailers in the U.K., announced the launch of a digital rewards platform called Nectar Tickets yesterday (June 10). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...