shopping

How consumers find what they want to buy and buy it in a world that is no longer defined by a physical place but what a consumer wants to buy and how she wants to buy it. Connected devices and the integration of payments into this now digital-led shopping journey is creating new ways for merchants and consumers to interact and disrupting traditional retail business models.

PYMNTS’ Daily Data Dive: J.Jill Files IPO
PYMNTS’ Daily Data Dive: J.Jill Files IPO
February 28, 2017  |  Daily Data Dive

After a successful year of online and in-store sales, women’s clothing retailer J.Jill has announced its initial public offering, according to Internet Retailer. The company said...

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J.Jill Makes Public Debut On NY Stock Exchange
J.Jill Makes Public Debut On NY Stock Exchange
February 28, 2017  |  Retail

Women’s apparel store J. Jill announced this week that it launched its initial public offering with nearly 12 million shares in the $14 to $16...

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Kohl’s Earnings Down In Q4, But Above Expectations
Kohl’s Earnings Down In Q4, But Above Expectations
February 24, 2017  |  Retail

National department store chain Kohl’s recently released its fourth-quarter financial earnings for 2016. While online order volumes were strong in Q4, slowing traffic to physical stores...

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Two Out of Three US Consumers Now Shop Mobile
Two Out of Three US Consumers Now Shop Mobile
February 24, 2017  |  Retail

According to new data released by CTA, consumer preference for shopping via mobile is continuing on its upward climb. “Every step of the consumer’s path...

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Another Messaging App Goes Contextual
Another Messaging App Goes Contextual
February 24, 2017  |  Mobile Commerce

Viber, a messaging app, announced on Thursday (Feb. 23) that it will start showing users items that are for sale based on the current chat. According...

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ViSenze Sees Visual Search Growth In eCommerce
ViSenze Sees Visual Search Growth In eCommerce
February 23, 2017  |  Retail

Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly important for eCommerce companies, according to new data from ViSenze. AI technology startup ViSenze creates digital image search solutions...

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Jet Welcomes Walmart Brands To Its Site
Jet Welcomes Walmart Brands To Its Site
February 22, 2017  |  Retail

Following its $3.3 billion acquisition of Jet.com this past fall, Walmart is looking to expand its offerings beyond its own website to compete with eCommerce...

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Retail Personalization May Not Come Soon
Retail Personalization May Not Come Soon
February 21, 2017  |  Retail

In today’s fast-paced world of smart devices, consumers are becoming more demanding with regards to product and service delivery. Welcome to the age of instant...

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Toys“R”Us Lays Off Nearly 15% Of Corporate Staff
Toys“R”Us Lays Off Nearly 15% Of Corporate Staff
February 21, 2017  |  Retail

No store is immune to the shift of consumer shopping from traditional brick-and-mortar stores to the online world. The latest retailer to fall victim to...

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