It’s not often that one gets to see a new form of retail emerge, but that’s what’s happening with, of all things, legal recreational cannabis. So far, this retail is taking a form that is big, feminine and even a bit luxurious. Get the Full...
To bring nutrient-dense meal options into buildings, prepared meal companies are turning to unattended retail. Alpaca Market, for instance, has a network of vending machines and smart fridges in Austin, Texas. The company’s Founder and CEO Joe Kerby told PYMNTS in an interview that the...
As a consumer, going green is both very easy and very difficult. Easy because there is no shortage of “eco-friendly” products on the market. To get a quick sampling of this, simply search for “reusable straw” on Google or Amazon and see the literal scores...
With a new array of budget-friendly devices, Samsung Electronics is looking to double its online sales of smartphones in 2019 to reach $1 billion in India. Smartphones, as well as fashion, are said to be some of the most popular purchase categories in the country’s...
With better-than-expected revenues and earnings, DICK’S Sporting Goods’ eCommerce sales jumped 15 percent in the first quarter. The company’s overall reported quarterly earnings beat estimates of analysts as the company increased its outlook for the full year, CNBC reported. Get the Full Story Complete the...
This year is proving to be another tough one for brick-and-mortar stores, with Dressbarn, CVS, Party City and Pier 1 Imports being just a few of the retailers announcing closures. According to Coresight Research, more than 7,150 store closures have been announced by U.S. retailers...
Some entrepreneurs take a path that is different from inventing a new product: They take a curated selection of their favorite products and share them with others. The co-founders of subscription box service Mom Things, for instance, put those items in front of moms to...
Consumers signing up for any kind of subscription box these days knows the drill. They fill out a brief questionnaire establishing their stylistic preferences and fitting needs, and the algorithm does the rest. Generally, there is an element of machine learning over time; the longer...
With abundant choices in many aspects of their lives, consumers expect a range of options when it comes to online shopping, ranging from picking out clothes to making travel plans. And, to meet their day-to-day needs, more consumers are tapping into digital platforms seeking top-notch...
