With the recent global explosion in skincare and wellness products, there are all kinds of stories of how various entrepreneurs wound their way into the market. Some found themselves on foreign shores and unable to find the products they wanted, and so resolved to bring them...
Pretty much everyone needs medicine at one or another, and that need is helping to drive retail innovation and attempts at disruption in the pharmacy business. Those moves come amid more pressure on brick-and-mortar pharmacy operations. The latest evidence of that comes from Walgreens. After...
To provide men’s personal care items that feel like premium brands at accessible price points, eCommerce innovators are building product lines through the direct-to-consumer (DTC) model. Take Huron, which sells body wash, face lotion and face wash through its website. Founder Matt Mullenax was inspired...
With Series B funding, outfit-based shopping recommendation startup Stylitics has raised $15 million. The company was first known for a mobile app called ClosetSpace that offered outfit recommendations and inspiration to shoppers, according to reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...
As part of its standard plan, Disney’s new Disney+ streaming service will offer high-quality content streaming with its $6.99-per-month basic offering. The news could put more pressure on streaming rivals like Netflix, which reportedly does not offer high-definition streaming with its $8.99-per-month basic tier offering,...
Target is bringing some Disney magic into select stores starting this fall. 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. By...
The fashionistas posting on Facebook have the attention of Kohl’s, which is looking to create a curated clothing line based on the brands people are wearing most, the Motley Fool reported Sunday (Aug. 25). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...
Hudson Yards is a New York City neighborhood that’s quickly establishing itself as a must-visit destination as Manhattan’s retail influence heads west, bringing with it a technological edge, Forbes reported Sunday (Aug. 25). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...
The Wall Street Journal did an investigation of thousands of Amazon’s third-party items and found a large amount were unsafe, mislabeled or banned in the U.S. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...
