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Five Below Adds CMO as More Shopping Journeys Start Online
Retail // March 19, 2025

Five Below has added a chief marketing officer (CMO) to promote the products it has added since beginning a reset of its business and to meet customers where they are: online. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

From Storefronts to Social Media: How Primark Is Connecting With US Shoppers
Retail // January 13, 2025

Known for its value-driven fashion, discount department store chain Primark is stepping up its game in the U.S.with a bold new marketing strategy. After nearly a decade of strategic expansion, the global retailer is now ready to take its presence to the next level with...

Discount Retailers, Dollar Stores May Show Both Consumer Spending and Pulling Back
Retail // December 02, 2024

The paycheck-to-paycheck retail economy is a mixed bag these days, with both opportunities and challenges. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

RetailMeNot Says Consumers Start With Deals and Stay for Brands or Retailers
Retail // January 11, 2024

In the narrative of the retail scene, the consistent theme over the last two years has been the influence of inflation on consumer spending. However, this impact extends beyond the mere allocation of funds, as promotions and discounts have now become even more integral to...

Interviews & Exclusives
High-Income Americans Go Bargain Hunting and Shake Up Retail’s Royalty

June 05, 2025
The big trade down is on. Dollar General, long synonymous with serving America’s most budget-conscious consumers, is seeing a marked shift in its customer base. On its first-quarter 2025 earnings call, CEO Todd Vasos disclosed that the retailer is attracting more high-income shoppers than at any time in the past four years — a trend […]

RetailMeNot Says Consumers Start With Deals and Stay for Brands or Retailers

January 11, 2024
In the narrative of the retail scene, the consistent theme over the last two years has been the influence of inflation on consumer spending. However, this impact extends beyond the...

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Says It Was Built for This Economy

December 07, 2023
As prices go up and people feel the pinch in their wallets due to inflation, Ollie’s Bargain Outlet is standing out as the go-to place for discounts.  Get the Full...

Designer Brands Says Customers Find Value in the Clearance Aisle

December 06, 2023
The current state of the consumer, a concern that has been regularly reflected during the past quarter at PYMNTS, is very real for DSW’s parent company Designer Brands. Consumers are...

Quick Reads
Five Below Adds CMO as More Shopping Journeys Start Online

March 19, 2025
Five Below has added a chief marketing officer (CMO) to promote the products it has added since beginning a reset of its business and to meet customers where they are: online. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins […]

Five Below Says ‘Value and Fun’ Drive Better-Than-Expected Sales

November 29, 2023
Specialty discount retailer Five Below said it is driving sales by offering customers both value and fun. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Costco COO Ron Vachris Named CEO as Craig Jelinek to Step Down

October 18, 2023
Costco Wholesale has announced that CEO Craig Jelinek will be stepping down on Jan. 1, 2024, after more than a decade at the helm of the company, the company reported...

Target Raises Delivery Game To Fend Off Amazon/Walmart

June 07, 2018
Target is now more than halfway through its rollout of same-day delivery, care of Shipt and the launch of Drive Up, its curbside pickup service. The Minnesota-based retailer is now well...