Into the alphabet soup of digital experiences come buy now, get now (BNGN) and buy now, get later (BNGL) — each with its own nuanced appeal, and each occupying its own place in the shifting mix of retail strategies being invented or perfected during the...
In today’s top retail news, Amazon plans to heavily integrate technology into its proposed department store-style stores, and Stitch Fix is hoping that moving toward more traditional apparel sales can calm its market volatility. Also, Walmart is integrating its grocery shopping experience with the rest...
U.K. supermarket group Aldi is trying out a checkout-free store in London that lets customers walk out with their goods without ever having to pay a cashier by using a smartphone app to enter, grab whatever they need and have their cards charged as they...
Consumers expect their food faster than ever. Food delivery sales have soared since the start of the pandemic, remaining elevated even as consumers returned to restaurants. Channels that offer speed and convenience — mobile order-ahead, curbside pickup and drive-thru — have also benefitted from the...
Albertsons Companies, the third-largest grocer in the United States, is getting into contextual commerce. In a joint news release with “shopper-tainment” platform Firework, the grocer announced Wednesday (Sept. 22) that it is launching shoppable videos and livestreams. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...
Walmart is integrating the grocery shopping experience with its overall eCommerce journey. The company sent out an email to consumers on Tuesday (Sept. 21) announcing its new website, noting that this “redesigned Walmart.com” allows customers to shop multiple fulfillment methods in one order. Get the...
Consumers have long placed a high value on convenience, and offering two-day shipping was once enough to meet that need. But as consumers continued to expect faster delivery options, it changed to next-day delivery, then same-day delivery and today it’s become delivery in 15 minutes....
Lingerie retailer ThirdLove is branching out into activewear with the launch of a workout line, including a selection of sports bras that have been in development for more than two years, according to a CNBC report on Wednesday (Sept. 22). Get the Full Story Complete...
In 2020, Chairish saw sales grow by 60%, which Co-founder and CEO Gregg Brockway attributed to the fact that it sits at the intersection of eCommerce and reCommerce, two rapidly accelerating parts of the retail industry, as consumers grow increasingly concerned about addressing climate change....
