PYMNTS Intelligence has long tracked the rise of the Click-and-Mortar™ shopper, the tech-savvy individual who traverses eCommerce and in-store shopping armed with mobile devices. The blurring of channel lines has been paving the way for platforms — eCommerce platforms, especially — to make inroads into...
A year after opening its first large-format physical retail location, Wayfair said it plans to open its third such store in early 2027. The home goods company opened its first brick-and-mortar retail location in Wilmette, Illinois, in May 2024; announced in a March press release...
In the midst of the pandemic, the direct-to-consumer (D2C) model — cutting out the middleman, the wholesalers, even the physical storefront — seemed poised to shake up commerce. Initially, the likes of Casper (mattresses) and Allbirds (footwear) among others, had focused on eCommerce and then moved...
The rise of the click-and-mortar shopper, with mobile devices as the key conduit to commerce no matter the channel, has given clues to what consumers expect from their merchants online and offline. They want ease of use when making payments and rewards tailored to their...
March 24, 2025
In the midst of the pandemic, the direct-to-consumer (D2C) model — cutting out the middleman, the wholesalers, even the physical storefront — seemed poised to shake up commerce. Initially, the likes of Casper (mattresses) and Allbirds (footwear) among others, had focused on eCommerce and then moved to open some physical locations. Warby Parker, the online prescription […]
March 20, 2025
The rise of the click-and-mortar shopper, with mobile devices as the key conduit to commerce no matter the channel, has given clues to what consumers expect from their merchants online...
February 26, 2025
In the U.S., mobile phones have become an essential tool for shopping, forever changing how consumers engage with retailers. Mobile-first shopping is no longer a trend, but an expected experience....
February 18, 2025
Mobile phones have long been our go-to cameras, atlases, encyclopedias, newspapers, calculators, clocks, calendars and, occasionally, telephones. It was only a matter of time before they became the preferred storefront...
May 15, 2025
A year after opening its first large-format physical retail location, Wayfair said it plans to open its third such store in early 2027. The home goods company opened its first brick-and-mortar retail location in Wilmette, Illinois, in May 2024; announced in a March press release that it will open one in Atlanta, Georgia, in 2026; […]
August 02, 2024
Online fashion retailer Revolve Group is reportedly looking at opening more brick-and-mortar stores in luxury destinations after opening its first such store in Aspen, Colorado, in June. Revolve is considering...
June 18, 2024
Mexico-based digital payments/commerce platform Clip has raised $100 million in new funding. The financing comes from investment funds managed by Morgan Stanley Tactical Value, and from “one of the largest,...
May 21, 2024
Walmart has introduced an expanded take on its Neighborhood Market stores. The retail giant is in the midst of opening or converting more than 150 stores in the next five years, including...
