For years, Amazon’s Prime Day has been a prime opportunity for the company’s third-party merchants. But amid an ongoing trade war between the U.S. and China sparked by President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Chinese goods, some sellers are sitting out this year’s shopping event or scaling back...
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...
The planned but failed Kroger-Albertsons merger captured headlines in the grocery sector in 2024, and the latter is scheduled to announce its third-quarter results Wednesday (Jan. 8). But as the grocery industry begins 2025, retailers are focused on enhancing customer experiences, especially through personalized services...
Big Lots’ Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing and upcoming acquisition by Nexus Capital Management revealed the deep-rooted issues in the company’s business model, particularly its struggle to adapt to the digital age. In a previous interview with PYMNTS, Sudip Mazumder, SVP, retail industry lead, North America at digital...
January 07, 2025
The planned but failed Kroger-Albertsons merger captured headlines in the grocery sector in 2024, and the latter is scheduled to announce its third-quarter results Wednesday (Jan. 8). But as the grocery industry begins 2025, retailers are focused on enhancing customer experiences, especially through personalized services and digital integration. In-store experiences, such as styling services, will […]
December 16, 2024
Big Lots’ Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing and upcoming acquisition by Nexus Capital Management revealed the deep-rooted issues in the company’s business model, particularly its struggle to adapt to the digital age. In...
November 15, 2024
With a nod to digital engagement and the fast-approaching holiday shopping season, Levi’s launched the Levi’s Jeans Fit Guide in Germany, using Amazon Alexa technology to help shoppers find the...
July 05, 2024
As Amazon and Walmart gear up for their summer deals events, digitally native brands are seeing the opportunity to scale in ways that would never be possible without these shopping...
April 29, 2025
Amazon is reportedly looking for steep supplier discounts to offset the cost of U.S. tariffs. As the Financial Times (FT) reported Tuesday (April 29), the tech giant has asked for low double-digit price decreases from merchants in a range of categories, from homeware to consumer electronics. That’s according to a trio of vendor consultants who negotiate on behalf of […]
April 28, 2025
For years, Amazon’s Prime Day has been a prime opportunity for the company’s third-party merchants. But amid an ongoing trade war between the U.S. and China sparked by President Donald Trump’s tariffs...
December 16, 2024
With their sector facing a downturn, luxury brands are reportedly pinning their hopes on outlets. As The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported Monday (Dec. 16), retailers, and landlords and real estate investors...
December 04, 2024
Amazon is re-teaming with StudentUniverse to offer low-cost flights to younger Prime members. The partnership, timed to coincide with the holiday travel season, offers a limited number of $25 flights to Prime members...
