Consumers are flocking to the digital-first economy, but aren’t always so happy when they get there. The problem lies mainly in digital engagement – and retailers, in particular, can address these issues by first understanding the problems specific to the category, and then addressing the...
ChannelAdvisor Corp. has released a new product called Shoppable Media, which aims to “help businesses reach purchase-ready consumers more efficiently,” according to a Tuesday (Oct. 13) news release. The effort is part of providing eCommerce solutions “that enable brands and retailers to increase global sales,” the firm...
Hershey has become a part of Camp by Walmart as the inaugural brand integration in the digital camp. 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...
The New York Times has a new theory about the rapid rise of curbside pickup: Consumers really, really miss going to the store — and picking up curbside gives them a reason to get out there, even if they never make it through the front door....
That the pandemic has had sharply negative effects on consumer spending is well known, as are concerns that those effects are about to be even more sharply felt. But new figures from Piper Sandler’s 40th semi-annual “Taking Stock with Teens” report indicate that among the Generation Z demographic,...
The last mile is proving to be a competitive hotspot as the retail industry enters its critical fourth quarter. Using retail stores as distribution points has been tabbed an “Amazon killer” by some analysts and now Apple is joining that trend. Get the Full Story...
No matter how innovative they are, companies still need to get paid. And not many companies this year have combined business model creativity with payments innovation more than Beautycounter. After starting the year by winning the top spot in Fast Company’s most innovative company for...
Walmart has unveiled a fall event series for families that includes a Halloween Camp by Walmart, a gameday experience and a Halloween event. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...
Welcome to the beginning of holiday shopping 2020 – or so the media and key retailers have deemed it. Amazon Prime Day begins Tuesday (Oct. 13), highlighting the year’s most active and consequential retail week. But questions still abound as to how much consumers will...
