Retail, for all intents and purposes, has always been an interdependent system. Supply depends on demand; demand depends on supply; supply depends on the supply chain. Pricing depends on supply and demand. Pricing also depends on more intangible factors such as sales, operations and marketing....
The connected car is fast becoming the transactional car. New moves from automakers and credit card companies are pushing vehicle commerce — or v-commerce — forward with new data showing it could reach critical mass by the end of the decade. Get the Full Story...
As the U.K.’s lockdown measures were lifted, consumers went out shopping for various products, including home-related goods like sofas. As a result, U.K. retail sales grew in September at their fastest rate in 18 months, Yahoo! Finance reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form...
As many retailers shutter brick-and-mortar stores while others invest in their online outlets, Men’s Wearhouse has renovated what it calls a next-generation store north of Houston, Texas. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...
Macy’s is preparing a variety of possibilities for holiday sales amidst the pandemic, including starting deals early and offering omnichannel options, CNBC reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...
As merchants attempt to fulfill the demands of customers for expediency and less person-to-person contact, Dunkin’ and sports venue hospitality stands are experimenting with a new Mastercard checkout-free payment technology, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...
In today’s top retail news: Nike’s CEO touts digital commerce as the “new normal,” KKR will acquire 1-800 Contacts, and Amazon is launching its Climate Pledge Friendly program to call out sustainable products. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...
Hit harder than most U.S. states by COVID-19, California has been comparatively slower to reopen. So slow, in fact, that Walt Disney Co. has lent its loud and powerful voice to increasing calls that the state allow Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Park to reopen. Get...
To help make it simple for consumers to find and buy more sustainable items, Amazon has unveiled its new Climate Pledge Friendly program. Shoppers will now see the Climate Pledge Friendly label on more than 25,000 items, showing that the products have at least one...
