In the best of times, returns are the bane of eCommerce existence. In these worst of times, they’re even more complicated as return policies are all over the map due to the COVID-19 crisis and consumers who have amped up their eCommerce spending. With the...
As retailers contend with the continuing COVID-19 crisis and the inevitable resettling of the business, one of the most popular pieces of advice has been to reformat existing stores. For example, some might consider trying experimental pop-up locations. For Pop Up Grocer, a self-described “traveling...
Digital lending marketplace BitX Funding, which matches business owners and non-bank lenders, is aiming to help Amazon third-party (3P) sellers grow. The company has brought in more than $50 million in financing for small companies throughout the country since 2013 by “breaking down the barriers...
JCPenney has filed a temporary restraining order against beauty firm Sephora to stop it from departing Penney’s stores that are currently closed but in the process of reopening. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...
If there’s one overarching focus of life during the coronavirus pandemic, boiled down, it would be focusing on the essentials — ordered online and delivered to the doorstep, with minimal touch points. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...
California Gov. Gavin Newsom recently described the future of restaurant dining in the Golden State thusly: “[You] may be having dinner with a waiter wearing gloves, maybe a face mask, a dinner where the menu is disposable, where … half of the tables in that...
Costco is the latest retailer to limit fresh meat purchases because of processing plant slowdowns during the coronavirus pandemic. 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...
As businesses struggle to stay afloat during the coronavirus pandemic, Yelp is extending a helping hand with the implementation of a tab to spotlight companies’ digital offerings, such as fine dining takeout and online classes. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...
J.Crew’s bankruptcy declaration on Monday (May 4) citing the devastating impact on sales by the coronavirus pandemic could be the first of a long line of big-name retailers to seek protection. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...
