Retail is about more than the products being sold or the technology being used. Increasingly, store associates are becoming more important to the mix. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...
Before Ben Simon began sending handpicked pantry essentials and delicacies from around the world to his customers with his eponymous Ben to Table boxes, he spent time working on food systems as well as sustainable agriculture. He dedicated years of his life to Greenpeace, and he wondered...
As it encounters pressure from SoftBank, its largest investor, to cut back on operating losses, budget hospitality company OYO is quickly scaling back. The firm has cut hotel rooms in the thousands, pulled out of cities, begun laying off workers and reduced other costs, The...
Creativity and making better use of consumer data are among the early but big ideas to emerge from the ongoing NRF convention taking place in New York City, an annual event commonly called “Retail’s Big Show.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...
Retailer Abercrombie & Fitch is shrinking its footprint as it makes plans to exit top malls and shopping centers, Bloomberg reported on Monday (Jan. 13). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...
How good of a pal is Amazon to other retailers? That’s the question getting traction over the last few days, thanks to the less-than-stellar holiday sales at Kohl’s. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...
As it grows its collection of robots, Walmart will bring shelf-scanning robots to 650 additional stores in the United States by the conclusion of summer. The Bossa Nova devices, which are six feet tall, move through aisles, and send alerts to the handheld devices of employees when...
There is no shortage of online marketplaces for consumers seeking luxury goods, slightly used. The challenge, however, is knowing they are actually getting the real deal. Counterfeiting is a thriving global business that is expected to rake in around $1.8 trillion by the end of 2020. That’s a massive...
Fitness and wellness are helping to change the face of retail in 2020. 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....
