Companies that limit themselves to defined regions or markets may be handicapping their ultimate success, but that doesn’t mean that simply re-positioning a brand toward cross-border commerce guarantees things will go smoothly either. In those cases, it helps to have friends on the ground in far-flung...
The data breach has become a fact of modern retail, but while most brand managers are aware that actions have consequences, the new reality of data theft means that a breach can sometimes have two or three aftershock effects years down the line. Get the...
It might seem like there are no more horizons for Twitter to cross, no more expanses to cover or communication barriers to break down. However, there is one more frontier for the ubiquitous messaging service, though it might only appeal to its investors. Get the...
What’s the value of a retro car? Unless you’re a skilled mechanic with an in-depth knowledge on the evolution of engine design, odds are the sight of a sleek and old-fashioned vehicle wheeling around the streets is enough to put a smile on the average...
Ever gotten a Christmas gift that was well-intentioned but you just really wish someone gave you the cash? 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...
Physical retail is struggling – as mobile apps make shoppers savvier and less dependent on going to the store to buy what they want. Joe Jensen, Intel’s GM of Retail Solutions says that The Internet of Things could be physical retail’s lifeline as technology and...
According to a new retail market report, physical stores are still severely lacking when it comes to delivering the personalized shopping experienced consumers are looking for. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...
Instead of setting up a nationwide launch covered in fanfare like some other brands might have done, Amazon has opted to go for a piece-by-piece, low-key approach to its on-demand restaurant and beverage delivery services. Now that the service has spread to the East Coast,...
Generally speaking, the good news about a bad week is that things usually get better by comparison. The day after your car breaks down is, for the most part, better than the day before when it did, since although you may have lacked a working...
