Borrowing from your neighbor can be more than just a casual exchange of items. It can also be a gateway to discovering and experiencing new brands. This practice not only fosters a sense of community but also presents an opportunity for individuals to explore...
Smart shopping carts are expanding to more grocery chains, even as those that try to rely solely on the technology for self-checkout are finding that many consumers would rather stick with more traditional methods. Take, for instance, French grocery giant Carrefour. A2Z Smart Technologies Corp’s flagship smart...
Consumers are trimming down on the frills and only indulging in essential items, according to Sally Beauty in its latest quarterly update on Tuesday (Nov. 14). “We certainly see a little shift in behavior from what we had seen earlier in the year about a...
As the impact of inflation reverberates through consumer spending, luxury consignment shops feel the pinch, experiencing a surge in haute couture stress. In a recent development reported by PYMNTS, The RealReal has embarked on an overhaul, aiming to reap the benefits in the first half...
“Dupe, private label, call it what you want, consumers want more,” PYMNTS said in March, and that’s a sentiment that lives on. This is because inflation is highly relevant, much like it was earlier this year. But while dupes have become a trend, it’s also...
American retailers could be saddled with a glut of inventory for the holiday shopping season. With that in mind, chains could see their profit margins threatened at this crucial moment, with many stores offering high discounts, Reuters reported Monday (Nov. 13). The report cited an analysis by...
Walmart has implemented its designated hours, known as “sensory-friendly hours,” for patrons across its entire U.S. network of stores. Per the company’s announcement, between 8 and 10 a.m. local time, Walmart will replace the dynamic content on its TV walls with a static image. Additionally,...
Who doesn’t love a free sample? Enthusiasm for freebies has made them a marketing tool long-loved by retailers and brands, but are they truly effective? As a tool to get your product out to the masses, it’s an approach designed to cast a wide...
Brands are realizing that virtual platforms offer more than just a storefront for pushing products — they’re seeing the potential for spaces to merchandise ideas. The popular online platform Roblox, which allows users to create and play games, has emerged as an appealing avenue for...
