Merchant Innovation

Merchant Innovation
J.Crew’s Tanking Numbers Make Acquisition Seem Increasingly Possible
December 10, 2015

Fashion is known for elevating certain trends one season and turning its back on others the next, and it can seem like shoppers do the same thing to certain brands sometimes. According to recent sales numbers, a pillar of chic urbanware could be at the...

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Google Alums Are Building A Retail Hub For Future Tech
December 10, 2015

It usually takes a few years after a technology makes its way into developers’ hands for a consumer version to be ready for the public. However, it then takes a little bit, and sometimes even longer, for enough people to adopt the sometimes disruptive tech,...

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XBox’s M-Pay Powered Virtual Mall
December 10, 2015

XBox, in the latest phase of its ongoing war with the outside world and people’s stubborn desire to go there, has launched a virtual shopping destination that will make it possible not only to browse for clothes from the comfort of your own couch, but...

Walmart Pay Takes The Field
December 10, 2015

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Amazon Beefs Up Prime Streaming
December 09, 2015

In the war of offering the most convenient services to customers possible, on-demand platforms are in a veritable arms race to add new content and features. Not one to fall behind the pack, Amazon just added a major ally to its camp. Get the Full...

USPS.com Leads All Physical Post Offices In Sales
December 09, 2015

Despite its nationwide spread and ubiquity with consumers, few mention the U.S. Postal Service when it comes to leading carrier services in retail. However, the USPS isn’t letting an old-fashioned reputation hold it back from new-age success. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Why Jim Cramer Thinks Dollar Stores Are Retail’s Last Hope
December 09, 2015

Investors looking for a stable play in retail don’t have many places left to turn, and as consumer opinions grow even more fickle, placing big bets on brand names is more than the average stock broker can take. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Retailers Hit And Miss With Millennials On Livestreams
December 09, 2015

It used to be that viewing an event such as a sports game or a fashion show in-person was the exclusive privilege of a few lucky thousand. However, thanks to the ubiquity of the smartphone, the average consumer now expects access to his or her...

Dunkin’ Warms Up To Apple Pay
December 09, 2015

America can soon run on Dunkin’ and pay for it with a tap. 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....