Breaking away from the traditional styles of gift giving, consumers are increasingly resorting to gift cards, with over 70 percent of consumers planning to buy them as gifts for holidays this spring and summer. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...
As laundromats and handyman services race to reach doorsteps with a simple buzz on an app, can tailors be left far behind? Not if one is shopping at Macy’s. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...
Top retail brands are not going to be scouting for real estate on Fifth Avenue. Instead, they’re headed straight to Uruguay, Chile and Qatar, among other emerging markets. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...
A new study released by UPS shows that the engaged customer, who are often driven by mobile technology, play a key role in the future of the retail industry. The study also showed that online shopping actually encourages more shoppers to visit, and shop in...
eBay has announced the formation of THE SHOP through its eBay Enterprise unit, and says the agency will be among the first to “focus entirely on designing and driving commerce.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...
Gimbal, a location and proximity-based mobile engagement provider, announced yesterday (June 3) that it is delivering its firmware licensing solution to its first ever-growing beacon proximity network. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...
Bringing Amazon’s Prime Air drone delivery program to life may actually result in big profits for the company down the line, The Verge reported yesterday (June 3). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...
Japan’s biggest e-commerce player, Rakuten Inc., has plans to raise $1.5 billion via a share offering. The firm is looking to strengthen its financial position as it moves to expand through acquisitions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...
The war is on! In a move to compete with Target, Walmart and eBay’s eCommerce platforms, Amazon is launching free shipping of small items less than 8 ounces and without a minimum order, BloombergBusiness reported yesterday (June 2). The delivery is estimated to take four to eight days for...
