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36 Percent Of Shoppers Celebrated Amazon Prime Day
Retail // August 17, 2017

Amazon’s Prime Day is proving to be a significant event for the retail industry. In its third year of existence, this annual discount day for the eCommerce retailer is helping to bring droves of consumers into eCommerce in a concentrated time frame. This year, personalized...

Are ‘Free Trials’ The Next Wave Of Retail?
Retail // May 16, 2016

One startup retailer is breaking the cycle of deep discounts and might be starting a retail revolution in the process. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Flash Retailer Beyond the Rack Files For Creditor Protection
Retail // April 11, 2016

Beyond the Rack — one of the many online retailers that rode the flash sales trend all the way to the top and then back down the mountain — has filed for protection from its creditors as it faces both a liquidity crisis and a lack...

Why QVC Is Buying zulily For $2.4B
Acquiring // August 18, 2015

Online retail giant QVC is reportedly acquiring flash sales site zulily for $2.4 billion in a cash-and-stock deal. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to...

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Are ‘Free Trials’ The Next Wave Of Retail?

May 16, 2016
One startup retailer is breaking the cycle of deep discounts and might be starting a retail revolution in the process. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this […]

Why QVC Is Buying zulily For $2.4B

August 18, 2015
Online retail giant QVC is reportedly acquiring flash sales site zulily for $2.4 billion in a cash-and-stock deal. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Groupon’s Latest Layoffs Hit Flash Sales Site

August 17, 2015
The decline in popularity of flash sale sites has resulted in layoffs at a Groupon-owned company. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...