Retail sales

Instacart Says Consumers Don’t Shop Channels, They Shop the Experience
Instacart Says Consumers Don’t Shop Channels, They Shop the Experience
January 27, 2023  |  Retail

Retailers’ success depends on seamless, intuitive shopping experiences that keep customers engaged. But as a trio of payments executives told PYMNTS in a recent discussion,...

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Banks Use Receipt Data to Drive More Targeted Sales to Merchants
Banks Use Receipt Data to Drive More Targeted Sales to Merchants
January 26, 2023  |  Digital-First Banking

Using data from receipts to personalize loyalty programs has great potential rewards for merchants, so long as they partner with financial firms ready for the...

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27 Payments Execs on 2023’s Data-Driven Roadmap
27 Payments Execs on 2023’s Data-Driven Roadmap
January 26, 2023  |  Opinion

It already feels different, and 2023 is just one month old. What can we expect? FinTechs and financial institutions are focused on financial wellness initiatives...

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Kroger Expands Pharmaceutical Efforts with Clinical Trials as Grocers Diversify
Kroger Expands Pharmaceutical Efforts with Clinical Trials as Grocers Diversify
January 25, 2023  |  Retail

To expand its healthcare reach, Kroger is getting into clinical trials. The grocery giant announced Tuesday (Jan. 24) that its Kroger Health division is working with pharmaceutical organizations to...

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US Grocers Seize on 33% Customer Satisfaction Bump from Coupon Usage
US Grocers Seize on 33% Customer Satisfaction Bump from Coupon Usage
January 24, 2023  |  Retail

With coupons improving U.S. consumers’ shopping experiences, grocers are stepping up their discounting efforts. American shoppers’ satisfaction is significantly improved by coupon usage. The “2023...

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3 Distinct ‘Digital Shopping Personas’ Offer Retailers Fresh Insights on Buying
3 Distinct ‘Digital Shopping Personas’ Offer Retailers Fresh Insights on Buying
January 24, 2023  |  Retail

Shopper’s digital personas are crucial to recognizing new revenue opportunities, so retailers need to acquaint themselves with these groupings. Now in its third year, The 2023...

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EU Resale Marketplaces Prioritize Personal Touch, Encourage Conscious Consumption
EU Resale Marketplaces Prioritize Personal Touch, Encourage Conscious Consumption
January 23, 2023  |  Retail

The latest European resale platform to attract investors represents a return to the human touch. And true to the original spirit of peer-to-peer (P2P) eCommerce,...

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77% of Consumers See Data Security as Important Facet of Payment Vaults
77% of Consumers See Data Security as Important Facet of Payment Vaults
January 23, 2023  |  Commerce Connected

As many of us live so much of our daily lives online, data security remains top of mind. Eighty percent of consumers have saved their...

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Grocery Stores Use Robots to Meet Zillennial Demand for Delivery
Grocery Stores Use Robots to Meet Zillennial Demand for Delivery
January 23, 2023  |  Delivery

Retailers are turning to robotics to prepare for the grocery’s digital future. Most recently, French supermarket chain Carrefour, which has more than 13,000 stores across nearly...

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