The fact that the rise of ridesharing has been hard on taxi companies should come as a surprise to no one. But, as recent reports indicate, the taxi services themselves are not the only institutions finding themselves disrupted by the evolutions of the modern ride...
In its continued pursuit of dominating across the map, eCommerce juggernaut Amazon has expanded free same-day delivery services for Prime members in five states. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...
Come holiday season, American consumers will spend more than they ever have, the National Retail Federation (NRF) claims. 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...
More than three months after the event, sales figures from Amazon Prime Day have emerged to perhaps settle the issue of varying perspectives between customers and the company. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...
In the early days of eCommerce, buying significantly underpriced versions of designer goods usually came with the implied warning, “buyer beware.” Counterfeit products have been around far longer than digital marketplaces, but with the globalized economy putting geographically distant retailers on the same playing field,...
Whether customers are fans of Christmas creep or not, there’s no denying that the holiday shopping season seems to be starting earlier and earlier every year. Retailers from every industry work on extensive holiday shopping displays and competitive pricing deals to draw customers into their stores...
Google is gearing up to give merchants a sneak peek at its normally top secret search data. 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...
While customers now expect positive reinforcement from loyalty rewards programs to keep coming back, there’s nothing wrong with giving employees some love, too. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...
In retail, it’s always important to be one step ahead of the competition. Most of the time, this is a good thing – it drives funding for innovations in eCommerce technology, store design and everything else that creates a successful omnichannel strategy. Other times, though,...
