This year, the Super Bowl, typically a big draw for local restaurants and sports bars, was a mixed bag. While large quick-service restaurant (QSR) chains may have performed well over the weekend, consumers’ Super Bowl spending was allocated very differently this year than in pre-pandemic...
Hasbro, the world’s largest toymaker, said on Monday (Feb. 8) that its gaming and entertainment units drove sales last quarter, as homebound shoppers in the U.S. and Canada bought more games to keep kids occupied during the COVID-related shutdowns and restrictions. Get the Full Story...
As many people around the world wait to receive the vaccine, most consumers continue to favor off-premises dining. In fact, in the U.S. alone, consumers spent about $486 billion on food eaten at home in 2020, according to estimates in PYMNTS’ Delivering on Restaurant Rewards...
Target’s “All in Motion” line of workout clothes and exercise equipment, launched just last year, has struck pay dirt during the pandemic. All in Motion — which includes everything from sports bras to hand weights to yoga mats — has become “a billion-dollar brand.” Get...
Sales at U.S. department stores did something last month they haven’t done in a while: They grew. In fact, the 1.5 percent year-on-year increase posted collectively by the nation’s large retail chain stores was the first time since 2019 that this battered and diminished segment...
Nissan has chosen automotive eCommerce technology provider CarSaver to fuel the new Nissan@Home platform. The automaker chose CarSaver’s online shopping system to support parts of a new purchasing experience for clients following a successful experimental effort with seven dealers, according to an announcement. Get the...
The Kroger Co. family of companies said it would provide a single $100 payment to all workers who get the “full manufacturer-recommended doses” of the coronavirus vaccine, according to an announcement. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...
As the vaccine rollout continues across the country and the world, a wide range of businesses, from Amazon to Starbucks have offered to assist with distribution. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...
Are you ready for some football … commercials? The Big Game kicks off on Sunday (Feb. 7), and while tens of millions will tune in to see the Tampa Bay Buccaneers take on the Kansas City Chiefs — or, more specifically, to see Tom Brady...
