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)

Did Fenty Beauty Just Tap Into Ulta’s Loyal Customer Network?
Did Fenty Beauty Just Tap Into Ulta’s Loyal Customer Network?
October 02, 2023  |  Retail

Figure out your DNA — that’s the secret to sales when landing on the shelves of retail spaces like Sephora and Ulta Beauty, according to...

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Car Sales Climb as Drivers Finally Retire Older Vehicles
Car Sales Climb as Drivers Finally Retire Older Vehicles
October 02, 2023  |  Economy

American consumers may not want new cars, but they apparently need them. As Bloomberg News reported Monday (Oct. 2), car buyers are visiting dealerships “out of sheer...

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As Target Closes Stores, H&M Looks to Tech to Stop Retail Theft 
As Target Closes Stores, H&M Looks to Tech to Stop Retail Theft 
October 02, 2023  |  Retail

The intersection of technology, social dynamics and economic factors has created an environment where theft — both individual and organized — has proliferated. And H&M...

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EU Retailers Push Back Against 30-Day Payment Rule
EU Retailers Push Back Against 30-Day Payment Rule
October 01, 2023  |  Commercial Payments

European retailers are concerned about new rules requiring businesses to be paid within 30 days. As the Financial Times reported Sunday (Oct. 1), retailers say the...

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High-Income Earners’ Love of Installment Plans Signals Lucrative Opportunity for Merchants
High-Income Earners’ Love of Installment Plans Signals Lucrative Opportunity for Merchants
September 29, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

Credit card installment plans for common purchases are gaining popularity among consumers, who are drawn to the flexibility they offer in managing their spending and...

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Holiday Shopping’s Logistical Back End Gets AI Boost
Holiday Shopping’s Logistical Back End Gets AI Boost
September 29, 2023  |  Supply Chain

Summer may feel like yesterday, but already, the holiday season is on the horizon. As it gets closer, buyers, suppliers, shippers and carriers all need...

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Toys R Us to Add Flagship Stores and Launch Travel Industry Locations
Toys R Us to Add Flagship Stores and Launch Travel Industry Locations
September 29, 2023  |  Retail

Toys R Us is set to undergo a major expansion. Its parent company, WHP Global, has announced a partnership with Go! Retail Group to roll out Toys R Us...

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Gen Z Consumers Are Subscription Boxes’ Biggest Fans
Gen Z Consumers Are Subscription Boxes’ Biggest Fans
September 29, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

As retail subscriptions woo consumers of all ages, PYMNTS Intelligence reveals that, for providers that follow the surprise box model, Generation Z is the most...

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Report: LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault Faces Money Laundering Investigation
Report: LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault Faces Money Laundering Investigation
September 29, 2023  |  Legal

French billionaire Bernard Arnault, the CEO of luxury conglomerate LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE, is reportedly under investigation for possible money laundering. The investigation, initiated...

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