Digital Sales news and trends

39% of Retail Shoppers Stick to Digital
Retail // March 18, 2024

With many consumers accustomed to the convenience of eCommerce, a significant portion of retail shoppers are engaging exclusively via digital channels, PYMNTS Intelligence finds. By the Numbers The report “Consumer Interest in an Everyday App,” a PYMNTS Intelligence and PayPal collaboration, draws from a survey of more...

Voice Commerce Has a Long Way to Go in Retail
Voice Activation // March 07, 2024

Despite advancements in voice commerce, the technology still faces challenges driving penetration in the retail sector. By the Numbers PYMNTS Intelligence’s study last April, “Tracking the Digital Payments Takeover: Catching the Coming eCommerce Wave” drew from a survey of nearly 2,700 U.S. consumers to understand...

Mitsubishi Launches Digital Retail Program as Auto Manufacturers Tap Omnichannel Tech
Retail // February 05, 2024

As the process of making large-ticket purchases becomes increasingly digital across industries, Mitsubishi Motors has announced a new digital retail program. Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) on Monday (Feb. 5) announced the launch of its new online solution, ClickShop 2.0, to link the process...

Shake Shack’s Self-Service Kiosks Boost Profitability and Efficiency
Restaurant innovation // November 06, 2023

Shake Shack, the fast-casual restaurant chain, has had success with its use of kiosks. These self-service ordering stations have helped the company reduce labor hours and proven to be a high-margin channel, contributing to improved profitability. According to analyst Peter Saleh from BTIG, Shake Shack...

Interviews & Exclusives
Voice Commerce Has a Long Way to Go in Retail

March 07, 2024
Despite advancements in voice commerce, the technology still faces challenges driving penetration in the retail sector. By the Numbers PYMNTS Intelligence’s study last April, “Tracking the Digital Payments Takeover: Catching the Coming eCommerce Wave” drew from a survey of nearly 2,700 U.S. consumers to understand how they are making their digital purchases, among other matters. […]

Amazon Continues to Own eCommerce as Walmart Finds Digital Footing

June 09, 2023
When it comes to the share of online retail spend, there’s only one champion. Per the retailers’ recent earnings, Amazon far outpaces Walmart in eCommerce sales. PYMNTS’ proprietary research, created...

Third-Party Marketplaces See Opportunity Around Amazon’s Margins

February 10, 2022
Looking at Amazon’s most recent earnings, you’d likely be impressed and not too concerned about a slowing in sales. Those results reflect healthy business throughout the pandemic for thousands of...

Better Images Reduce Product Returns for Online Retailers

February 08, 2022
The flood of retail returns happening now is partly a tale of imagery gone wrong — and one that online merchants need to address to optimize satisfaction and minimize chargebacks....

Quick Reads
Target Seeks New Marketing Chief in Leadership Shakeup

June 25, 2024
Target is seeking a new head of marketing amid a spate of leadership changes. The retail giant’s current chief marketing officer, Lisa Roath, has been named Target’s new chief merchandising officer for food, essentials and beauty, scheduled to take on that role early next year, the company announced Tuesday (June 25). She will remain as […]

Shake Shack’s Self-Service Kiosks Boost Profitability and Efficiency

November 06, 2023
Shake Shack, the fast-casual restaurant chain, has had success with its use of kiosks. These self-service ordering stations have helped the company reduce labor hours and proven to be a...

AutoNation Reports New Vehicle Sales at ‘Recessionary Levels’

October 27, 2022
Retail sales of both new and used vehicles remain below historical levels due to inventory constraints, executives of automotive retailer AutoNation reported Thursday (Oct. 27) during the company’s quarterly earnings...

Lego Pursues Digital Initiatives to Keep Its Sales Growing

September 28, 2022
The Lego Group reported strong sales in the first half of the year and announced several initiatives — many of them digital — that aim to build upon that success....