shopping

How consumers find what they want to buy and buy it in a world that is no longer defined by a physical place but what a consumer wants to buy and how she wants to buy it. Connected devices and the integration of payments into this now digital-led shopping journey is creating new ways for merchants and consumers to interact and disrupting traditional retail business models.

American Dream Miami Receives Approval From Florida Officials

American Dream Miami Receives Approval From Florida Officials
American Dream Miami Receives Approval From Florida Officials
June 20, 2018  |  Retail

The 6.2 million-square-foot American Dream Miami — potentially the most expensive mall ever built — has received approval from officials in a Florida county. The project,...

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BJ’s Plans To Issue 37.5M Shares In IPO
BJ’s Plans To Issue 37.5M Shares In IPO
June 19, 2018  |  Retail

With its initial public offering (IPO) on the horizon, BJ’s Wholesale Club said in a regulatory filing that it anticipates offering 37.5 million shares. The...

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Tech Unicorn To Bring Billions In Japan, Illuminating A Culture Of Thrift
Tech Unicorn To Bring Billions In Japan, Illuminating A Culture Of Thrift
June 18, 2018  |  IPO

One of the biggest initial public offerings (IPOs) in Japan may herald a sea change across a number of fronts: in payments, how the Japanese...

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Amazon’s Furniture Sales Reached $4B In 2017
Amazon’s Furniture Sales Reached $4B In 2017
June 18, 2018  |  Retail

Amazon’s furniture sales are on the move: A One Click Retail study found that the eCommerce retailer has more than tripled sales in that category...

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Amazon Restaurants, Big Threat Or Essential Lifeline?
Amazon Restaurants, Big Threat Or Essential Lifeline?
June 18, 2018  |  Payments Innovation

The restaurant industry today is a study in contradictions. Census data tells us that roughly 44 percent of what consumers spend on food comes from...

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Retail Sales Shot Up In May
Retail Sales Shot Up In May
June 14, 2018  |  Retail

Consumer confidence seems to have returned in a big way in May as retail sales soared to their highest level since November 2017, according to...

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Instagram Expands Shopping To Instagram Stories
Instagram Expands Shopping To Instagram Stories
June 12, 2018  |  Mobile Commerce

Instagram, the Facebook-owned photo-sharing social network, announced Tuesday (June 12) that it is expanding shopping beyond Feed to Instagram Stories. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Marc Jacobs Launches First Wear OS Smartwatch
Marc Jacobs Launches First Wear OS Smartwatch
June 08, 2018  |  Retail

Marc Jacobs is launching its first Wear OS smartwatch, joining the brand’s line of hybrid smartwatches. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Younger Customers Drive Growth Of Casual Luxury
Younger Customers Drive Growth Of Casual Luxury
June 08, 2018  |  Retail

Driven by younger customers, such as millennials and teens, casual luxury is bolstering sales of luxury apparel, handbags and footwear. According to research from Bain,...

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