Retail

Retail is the process of selling consumer goods or services to customers through multiple channels of distribution to earn a profit. Retailers satisfy demand identified through a supply chain.

(source: en.wikipedia.org)

Peacock Pins Subscription Hopes on Instacart Partnership
Peacock Pins Subscription Hopes on Instacart Partnership
November 29, 2023  |  Subscriptions

Instacart is offering its Instacart+ members access to Peacock, a move that comes as subscription services increasingly tap partnerships across industries to expand their audiences....

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Q3 GDP Is Strong but Real Disposable Income Lags Spending Growth
Q3 GDP Is Strong but Real Disposable Income Lags Spending Growth
November 29, 2023  |  Economy

The latest report from the Bureau of Economic Analysis, released on Wednesday (Nov. 29), noted the U.S. economy grew 5.2% annualized, as measured in the...

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28% of US Consumers Shopped Exclusively Online on Black Friday
28% of US Consumers Shopped Exclusively Online on Black Friday
November 29, 2023  |  eCommerce

eCommerce continues to gain ground among Black Friday shoppers. According to PYMNTS Intelligence in the study “Black Friday 2023: Consumers Widen Their Search for Holiday...

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J.Crew Forms Credit Card Partnerships With Mastercard and Synchrony
J.Crew Forms Credit Card Partnerships With Mastercard and Synchrony
November 29, 2023  |  Partnerships

Apparel seller J. Crew has launched a multi-year credit card program with Synchrony and Mastercard. The collaboration, announced Wednesday (Nov. 29), will see J. Crew and Synchrony team to launch...

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Petco Aims to Be the Go-to Retailer for All Things Pets
Petco Aims to Be the Go-to Retailer for All Things Pets
November 29, 2023  |  Earnings

As every retailer looks to define what value means to their customer, pet health and wellness company Petco is finding that offering pet parents solutions...

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BNPL May Boost Subscription Loyalty, Help Merchants Avoid Discounts 
BNPL May Boost Subscription Loyalty, Help Merchants Avoid Discounts 
November 29, 2023  |  Subscription Commerce

For retailers, the benefits of subscription models lie in building brand loyalty, as recurring purchases can lead to predictable top-line growth. To that end, and...

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Black Friday Becomes Bleak Friday for Some Retailers
Black Friday Becomes Bleak Friday for Some Retailers
November 29, 2023  |  Retail

So far, this year’s holiday has been one of superlatives. Record online spending on Black Friday. Record Cyber Monday sales. The most people ever to shop during Thanksgiving weekend....

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Holiday Season Presents Key Acquisition Opportunity for Surprise Box Subscriptions
Holiday Season Presents Key Acquisition Opportunity for Surprise Box Subscriptions
November 29, 2023  |  Subscriptions

As the holiday season approaches, subscription box companies are going after consumers’ gifting spending. This time of year presents a valuable opportunity for these companies,...

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Brands Target Families With Children to Boost Cross-Sales and Loyalty
Brands Target Families With Children to Boost Cross-Sales and Loyalty
November 29, 2023  |  Loyalty & Rewards

Families with children constitute the largest group of consumers with merchant or store credit cards — more than millennials, baby boomers, childless couples or high-income...

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