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)

Nearly Two-Thirds of Americans Want an AI Copilot to Help Book Travel
Nearly Two-Thirds of Americans Want an AI Copilot to Help Book Travel
October 18, 2023  |  Artificial Intelligence

Consumers are weighing the pros and cons of artificial intelligence (AI) in their lives. Although they worry about losing human interactions, privacy and even their...

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J&J’s Medical Device Sales Feel the Side Effects of Weight-Loss Drugs 
J&J’s Medical Device Sales Feel the Side Effects of Weight-Loss Drugs 
October 17, 2023  |  Healthcare

Riding high, Johnson & Johnson reported pharmaceutical sales worth $13.89 billion on Tuesday (Oct 17), a year-over-year growth exceeding 5%.  The pharmaceuticals driving its growth...

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PayPal Rolls Out Package Tracking Feature
PayPal Rolls Out Package Tracking Feature
October 17, 2023  |  Delivery

PayPal has launched a package tracking feature on its app.  This addition allows PayPal users to instantly view the status of their deliveries without having to...

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JOOR Raises $25 Million to Boost Fashion Wholesale Platform
JOOR Raises $25 Million to Boost Fashion Wholesale Platform
October 17, 2023  |  Investments

Digital wholesale ecosystem JOOR has raised $25 million to expand its platform for fashion retailers and develop its JOOR Pay solution.  The round was led by Brightwood...

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Klarna and Rokt Partner to Enhance eCommerce Marketing
Klarna and Rokt Partner to Enhance eCommerce Marketing
October 17, 2023  |  Partnerships

Global payments network Klarna is partnering with eCommerce solutions firm Rokt. The collaboration aims to leverage Rokt’s artificial intelligence (AI) technology to deliver more relevant marketing solutions for retailers and...

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September Retail Sales Don’t Look All That Rosy When Adjusted for Inflation
September Retail Sales Don’t Look All That Rosy When Adjusted for Inflation
October 17, 2023  |  Retail

Bank earnings came first, putting up card spending data that spotlighted consumers’ willingness to keep spending across debit and credit cards. Retail sales data released...

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Dollar General Leads Latest PYMNTS Provider Ranking of Coupon Apps 
Dollar General Leads Latest PYMNTS Provider Ranking of Coupon Apps 
October 17, 2023  |  Mobile Applications

This month in the PYMNTS Provider Ranking of Coupon Apps we have some movers and shakers — but mostly shakers. Dollar General beat out CVS Pharmacy for...

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Marqeta and Scalapay Team to Expand Europe’s BNPL Use
Marqeta and Scalapay Team to Expand Europe’s BNPL Use
October 17, 2023  |  BNPL

Card issuer Marqeta has teamed with Scalapay to expand buy now, pay later use in Europe. The collaboration, announced Tuesday (Oct. 17), will see Marqeta work with Scalapay — a buy...

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sticky.io and FlexCharge Partner on eCommerce Payment Decline
sticky.io and FlexCharge Partner on eCommerce Payment Decline
October 17, 2023  |  Retail

Subscription management and recurring billing provider sticky.io has partnered with payment decline management firm FlexCharge. This collaboration, announced Tuesday (Oct. 17), aims to address the issue of cart...

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