Retail

Retail
Today In Retail: eCommerce Shift Fuels Pier 1, Dressbarn Sales; Frasers Group Could Buy Debenhams
December 07, 2020

In today’s top retail news, Retail Ecommerce Ventures (REV) indicated that the migration to eCommerce and trends such as “quest for comfort at home” were behind formidable sales at Pier 1 Imports and Dressbarn on Cyber Monday/Black Friday, while Frasers Group said it is in discussions to...

Retail
Luxury Retail’s 2020 Journey Goes From Up To Down To East And Online
December 07, 2020

If you happen to be sitting on an extra $200,000 and are looking for a special gift for that certain someone, you’d better hustle over to the Luxury Week online auction at Christie’s and place your bid for the “rare and exceptional” diamond- and gold-encrusted...

Retail
Walmart’s Flipkart Reportedly Edging Closer To Launching An IPO
December 07, 2020

Talk of Walmart-controlled Flipkart Group going public is heating up as the Indian company continues to expand. Flipkart is an eCommerce marketplace site competing against the likes of Amazon and Reliance Industries. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Retail
BigCommerce EMEA Chief Stresses Agility; Urges Retailers To Look Ahead to 2021
December 07, 2020

The pandemic has been filled with pivots, business model adjustments and dramatic stories about brick-and-mortar merchants finding their digital stride in a hurry. And these stories are not limited to the Nikes and Zaras of the retailing world. There are smaller ones as well. For...

Retail
Frasers Group Could Purchase Debenhams Department Store Chain
December 07, 2020

In a potential rescue arrangement that could grow its reach on the U.K. high street, Frasers Group said it is in talks to purchase the Debenhams department store company from administrators, The Irish Times reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Retail
eCommerce Shift Helps Fuel Strong Sales At Pier 1 Imports, Dressbarn
December 07, 2020

Retail Ecommerce Ventures (REV), the incubator that relaunched Pier 1 Imports and Dressbarn in 2020, noted that the migration to eCommerce in addition to trends such as the “quest for comfort at home” fueled formidable sales at the two brands, according to an announcement. Get...

Retail
The Most Wonderful Time Of the Year … For Alexa-Enabled Trees, Pizza Blankets And Doritos...
December 05, 2020

Special deals and promotions from merchants are nothing new to the holiday season. In fact, they’re as much a part of annual year-end celebrations as twinkling lights, wrapped presents and overeating (with promises to get in shape as soon as the new year begins). Get...

Retail
Walgreens Follows Amazon And Walmart Into The Retailer-as-Ad-Agency Trend
December 04, 2020

The hot new thing in “Big Retail” is offering in-house advertising on your website to your vendors – because why get paid only once on a purchase if you can get paid twice? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Retail
JPMorgan Forecasts Record Online Holiday Shopping Season
December 04, 2020

J.P. Morgan Chase said that brisk Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales are likely indicators of a record-breaking eCommerce holiday shopping season. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...