It was a summer of last-mile delivery and new subscription pushes. It was a season of fulfillment expansion and voice assistance (even Nike sneakers got involved). It was months of tariffs and trade wars. But most of all, perhaps, it was a time of meatless...
Direct-to-consumer (DTC) shoe brand Atoms, which offers sizes in quarters instead of halves, and also lets customers buy different sizes for each foot, has raised $8.1 million in a Series A funding round, according to a report. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...
Some retail players attempt experiential retail through a series of slow, “toe-in” experiments – a pop-up shop here, a smart mirror there, perhaps an interactive store feature or two. The goal is to see if consumers use it and like it – and, more importantly,...
Sportswear companies are opening brick-and-mortar stores centered around experiences to let their customers interact with their brands in real life. PUMA, for instance, brought its first-ever North American flagship store to New York City, sporting features such as a customization studio and tech-driven engagement zones. Get...
With hopes to expand the program abroad, ride-hailing firm Didi Chuxing reportedly intends to tap into self-driving vehicles to pick up riders in a part of Shanghai. The offering will let passengers who ask for a ride in the district of Jiading to choose a...
With a deeper move into the market for primary and mental healthcare, Walmart is opening a Walmart Health clinic in Georgia. The retailer updated its website with a link to Walmart Health and went online with the Walmarthealth.com website, CNBC reported. Get the Full Story...
Target has announced that its Drive Up service is now available in all 50 states. 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,...
Nike’s new Adapt Huarache shoes work with voice commands on Siri and Apple Watch, allowing owners to adjust the fit and lace and unlace their sneakers, CNBC reported on Thursday (Aug. 29). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...
As the all-important 2019 holiday shopping season looms for merchants, the area of voice is becoming hotter and more sophisticated, foreshadowing a trend that will almost certainly have retail significance in the fourth quarter. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...
