Though Avon in some ways the great-grandfather of every direct-to-consumer brand out there today, when the company got its start in 1836 the original goal wasn’t even to sell cosmetics or beauty products at all. Avon founder David McConnell was an itinerant book salesman who...
Coffee has come a long way — from mass-produced varieties in the supermarket to specialty coffee beans. The evolution began with brands like Folgers and Maxwell House, which made ground coffee available to the masses. Starbucks iterated on the model with a dark roast and...
FAO Schwarz, the world famous toy company, will open a new 20,000-square-foot store in London, according to reports. 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...
Mall developer James Rouse was known for many innovations, but his best known might have arguably been the food court. In hopes of having shoppers stay longer at his malls, he created a food court at the Plymouth Meeting Mall in Pennsylvania in 1971. The...
A new study has found that in-line tenants in malls are signing on for shorter lease periods, while non-traditional tenants are opting to fill up the space. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...
CVS and Walgreens are now offering dental services in select locations. 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. By completing...
Walmart announced Tuesday (Jan. 29) that it has inked a long-term partnership with Fanatics, the sports fan brand that makes team and player merchandise and operates NFLShop.com, NBAStore.com and MLBShop.com. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...
In the U.S., SharkNinja has become a well known commodity in a fairly short amount of time. The privately-held appliances brand sells vacuum cleaners under the Shark logo, while its line of food processors, coffee makers, pressure cookers and blenders are sold under the Ninja...
While Nordstrom is planning to open two full-line locations this year, the fashion retailer intends to close two locations at the beginning of April. The stores slated for closure include one at The Mall at Wellington Green in Florida and another at Virginia’s MacArthur Center,...
