Retail

Retail
US Could Apply Tariffs On French Products
December 03, 2019

The U.S. is reportedly moving ahead with tariffs that could be as much as 100 percent on French products. U.S. President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron, however, had initially come to a deal on France’s tax on tech companies, according to reports. Get the...

Retail
British Retailers Experience Strong Black Friday
December 03, 2019

Retailers in the U.K. enjoyed a strong Black Friday despite forecasts that the holiday would leave shopping malls empty. Barclaycard reported an “outstanding” Black Friday in comparison to last year and noted that its transaction value was up 16.5 percent in comparison to the prior...

Retail
Lord & Taylor To Open Small NYC Store For Holidays
December 03, 2019

Lord & Taylor is opening a small shop in New York City for the 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 logins required. yesSubscribe to our...

Retail
Can Six Days Make (Or Break) The Holiday 2019 Shopping Season?
December 03, 2019

That Thanksgiving is shopping holiday, or at least a reasonable opening act for the four-day festival of commerce that commences on Black Friday and caps off on Cyber Monday, is pretty much accepted commerce cannon. What most people don’t realize is how long this has...

Retail
Apple Could Start Staggering iPhone Releases Biannually
December 02, 2019

A prominent analyst, JPMorgan’s Samik Chatterjee, has suggested that Apple may alter the way it currently releases iPhones every year, splitting them into summer and fall releases instead of lumping them all together near the end of the year, according to reports. Get the Full...

Retail
How An Omnichannel Service Aims To Fix The Bridesmaid Experience
December 02, 2019

The bad bridesmaid experience is a tale so common it borders on being a tradition at American weddings. And though it is far from a beloved one, Hollywood has spent decades documenting it on screen with classics of the genre like “27 Dresses,” “Bridesmaids” and “My...

Retail
Cyber Monday Sales Expected To Reach $9.4B
December 02, 2019

Seeking to maintain the momentum of a record $11.6 billion in online sales on Black Friday and Thanksgiving, U.S. retailers started Cyber Monday by rolling out a series of early deals over the weekend. Merchants aim to lengthen the holiday season, which is technically six...

Retail
Making Online Pet Food More Pup- And Planet-Friendly With Crickets
December 02, 2019

Dogs need tender loving care, regular walks, entertaining toys and food to keep them energized and well-nourished. Traditional pet snacks made with beef or poultry may not always be healthy for pups or the environment, but food innovators are aiming to provide alternatives. Take Chippin,...

Retail
Amazon Pilots Storage And Replenishment Service
December 02, 2019

As it prepares for the holiday shopping season, Amazon is making some adjustments to its delivery network to make sure shoppers receive their orders on time. The eCommerce retailer is piloting a new inventory storage service to help meet its next-day shipping pledge and holiday...