November 13, 2020
Dillard’s Surprises Department Store Sector By Posting A Profit
A department store reported a profitable Q3 this week. Really. The beleaguered sector, which has produced bankruptcies more than success stories, was redeemed by Dillard’s as it rode impressive cost...
October 22, 2020
RetailMeNot Adds New Brands, Features To Its Annual ‘Cash Back...
Deals website RetailMeNot is charging into fall with a revamped version of its “Cash Back Day,” featuring “flash offers” and brands that are new to the shopping deals site, along...
October 07, 2020
Today In Payments: Oracle, SWIFT Add Fast X-Border SMB Payments;...
In today’s top news, Oracle and Swift team up to provide fast cross-border payments, and House Democrats are advocating for big changes to Big Tech. Plus, Macy’s invests in buy...
October 06, 2020
Macy’s Invests In BNPL Firm Klarna
Macy’s Inc. has become an investor in international payments and shopping service Klarna, according to a Tuesday (Oct. 6) announcement. Klarna also announced that it teamed with Macy’s to provide...
September 23, 2020
Macy’s CEO: Stores Give Retailer Flexibility During Holiday Season
Macy’s is preparing a variety of possibilities for holiday sales amidst the pandemic, including starting deals early and offering omnichannel options, CNBC reported. Macy’s CEO Jeff Gennette said he expects...
September 10, 2020
Retail Technology Enables Digital-First Approach
Technology is building a new foundation for eCommerce and the digital shift. New innovations like headless commerce, expedited checkout and collaborative software are making it easier for traditional retail brands,...
September 02, 2020
Macy’s Drops In Q2; Looks Ahead To Q4 With Polaris...
For Macy’s, second-quarter earnings showed better than expected numbers, but they also made it clear that the pandemic continues to be a draining factor – and that the fourth quarter...
August 22, 2020
The Traditional Events That Are Getting Their Digital Debuts
In the era of COVID-19, as the world is awaiting a vaccine that will formally bring the pandemic to a close worldwide and consign it to the realm of the...
August 03, 2020
Poll: Almost Half Of Those Laid Off Doubt Jobs Will...
Almost half of furloughed workers in the U.S. don’t believe their jobs are coming back, according to a report from CNBC citing a poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for...