Psst. Want in on a secret? The less friction the omnichannel experience for the customer, the harder it is for the retailer to deliver if profitably. That’s one of the many omnichannel secrets that Joe Aleardi and Joe Peterson, both of IBM, shared with MPD...
Jet.com is the latest online retailer to take a swipe at Amazon’s crown, and all signs point to the fact that it’s doing pretty well at the task. After launching in July, Jet only needed a month and a half to become the fourth highest online...
Clothing might not be an essential purchase like food, water and shelter, but consumers spend so much on apparel that a chic skirt or a pair of designer boots might as well be necessary for survival. The statistics prove that Americans are in love with...
It’s common knowledge that most consumers use their smartphones while in-store to research prices and check product reviews. Boomerang Commerce thinks retailers should be doing the same. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...
Retail is getting a little more time-sensitive with a partnership from Bigcommerce and Square. 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...
Nothing better to kick off the work week than some rankings — today’s courtesy of Interbrand. The firm released their annual listing of the world’s most valuable brands. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...
Just about every retailer is either launching or considering programs to get customers the products they want as fast as humanly possible. Amazon’s same-day and one-hour delivery options might be the industry standard — and as other merchants chase that kind of success, customers will...
The sheer amount of attention Uber and its founders are receiving should be proof enough that the ride-hailing app has disrupted a once-stable industry. With taxi drivers protesting and government regulators scrambling to come up with effective policies for on-demand work, Uber has experienced such...
Everyone has a friend or family member who can turn even the simplest restaurant order into a Herculean ordeal. The person who goes to McDonald’s and orders a Big Mac, only to ask for substitutions for a full half of the components, the cousin who...
