Retail
Nike’s Mission to Return to Profitability: Reignite Its Legacy
Thursday 19th December - 9:40 pmNike’s journey back to profitability, spearheaded by a reinvigorated leadership team, marks a pivotal moment ...Will Auto Sales Define the Next Amazon-Walmart Contest?
Thursday 19th December - 6:24 pmIt seems as if consumers can buy just about anything from Amazon. Now, you can ...Big Lots Says Previously Announced Sale Has Fallen Through
Thursday 19th December - 3:15 pmBig Lots said Thursday (Dec. 19) that it is preparing to begin going out of ...CarMax Leverages Omnichannel Strategy to Drive Customer Experience
Thursday 19th December - 2:47 pmWhile CarMax reported solid third-quarter results Thursday (Dec. 19), including a 5.4% increase in retail ...The RealReal Soars as Luxury Shoppers Cut Back
Thursday 19th December - 8:31 amThe luxury fashion world’s loss has been The RealReal’s gain this year. As The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported Thursday ...Mastercard: New Use Cases Prep for ‘Total’ eCommerce Tokenization by 2030
Thursday 19th December - 4:01 amCredit cards have long been a catnip for criminals. The lure is undeniable. “Your account number ...Luxury Brands Consider Accepting Crypto Payments
Wednesday 18th December - 7:29 pmWith bitcoin rising, the luxury world is reportedly showing more interest in allowing cryptocurrency payments. As ...Regulators Eye Interest Rates as Retail-Branded Cards Gain Traction
Wednesday 18th December - 4:33 pmMore than a quarter of consumers own a store card, defined as a card that ...Robots Get Nimble New AI Brain for Tricky Warehouse Work
Wednesday 18th December - 4:18 pmMIT researchers have developed an artificial intelligence system that could enable warehouse robots to deftly ...QR Codes Are Everywhere — But Are They Safe for Payments?
Wednesday 18th December - 3:47 pmQR codes have become a common feature in retail, marketing and payment systems, changing the ...Affirm Extends BNPL Offering to Adyen’s Platform Customers
Wednesday 18th December - 2:46 pmPay-later network Affirm says it is expanding its partnership with payments company Adyen. The expansion makes Affirm the first ...New Zealand’s Commerce Commission Proposes Cutting Merchant Card Fees
Wednesday 18th December - 2:09 pmNew Zealand’s Commerce Commission has proposed reducing the fees the country’s businesses pay for accepting ...Inflation Pushes Consumers to Seek Everyday Value From Credit Card Rewards
Wednesday 18th December - 12:16 pmRewards are among the key determinants in how consumers choose — and use — credit ...Personalized Attacks, Scalable Solutions: The Payments Industry’s New Security Imperative
Wednesday 18th December - 4:00 amThe payments industry faces the dual challenge of enhancing user experience while combating sophisticated fraud. “There’s ...Full Glass Wine Co. Pours Digital Innovation Into D2C Wine Market
Tuesday 17th December - 7:00 pmIn the wine retail industry, where tradition blends with innovation, Full Glass Wine Co. is ...Beyond Borders: Pix’s Evolution From Domestic Powerhouse to International Player
Tuesday 17th December - 6:24 pmPYMNTS Intelligence data has detailed the ways in which various economies around the globe have ...Toshiba Debuts Commerce Marketplace as Retailers Readjust
Tuesday 17th December - 4:10 pmToshiba Global Commerce Solutions has debuted a marketplace solution for retailers. The Toshiba Commerce Marketplace is designed ...SEC and Express Settle Charges Related to Disclosure Obligations
Tuesday 17th December - 3:46 pmThe Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) settled charges with Express, Inc., in which it alleged ...Visa: AI Helped Block 85% More Fraud on Cyber Monday
Tuesday 17th December - 2:37 pmVisa’s artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning capabilities enabled it to block 85% more suspected ...Trending: eCommerce Spending Accelerates in November and Boosts Retail Sales
Tuesday 17th December - 2:02 pmNovember’s consumer spending was buoyant, as eCommerce sales rebounded from a tepid pace in October. ...Shopline and Onramp Partner on Financing for US-Based Online Merchants
Tuesday 17th December - 1:27 pmShopline and Onramp Funds have teamed up to deliver flexible financing options to eCommerce businesses. With this ...Retailers Rewrite Playbooks as Consumers Tighten Budgets, Shift Spending
Tuesday 17th December - 1:09 pmRetailers across the U.S. are confronting a new era of cautious spending as consumers tighten ...Walmart Joins Forces With Meituan to Bolster Chinese eCommerce Unit
Tuesday 17th December - 8:21 amWalmart has teamed with China’s Meituan to fortify its eCommerce business in that country. The partnership will see Meituan ...Lululemon Faces Challenges in Domestic Market Despite Global Success
Monday 16th December - 7:18 pmFor Lululemon, the third quarter of 2024 marked an interesting contrast in its performance across ...Google’s Gemini 2.0 Promises Autonomous Control of Complex Business Tasks
Monday 16th December - 5:52 pmA subtle but potentially significant shift is occurring in artificial intelligence (AI). Machines are advancing ...Apple: Temu Remains App Store’s Most Downloaded Free App
Monday 16th December - 3:33 pmTemu was the most downloaded free app in Apple’s App Store in 2024, Apple said ...Big Lots Exec Says Mobile and Digital Become On-Ramp for Bankruptcy Exit
Monday 16th December - 3:11 pmBig Lots’ Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing and upcoming acquisition by Nexus Capital Management revealed the deep-rooted issues ...Walmart’s Mexican Business Unit to Challenge Antitrust Authority’s Ruling
Monday 16th December - 12:20 pmWalmart’s Mexican business unit, Walmart de México y Centroamérica (Walmex), said a decision by Mexico’s ...Luxury Brands Turn to Outlet Stores as Consumers Cut Back
Monday 16th December - 10:03 amWith their sector facing a downturn, luxury brands are reportedly pinning their hopes on outlets. As ...ThredUp CTO Says Data Turns Secondhand Retail Into Top-Shelf Experience
Monday 16th December - 4:01 amThe resale retail sector, once considered a niche market fueled by thrifty shoppers and vintage ...‘I Do’ Delivered: DoorDash’s Bridal Offering Shows eCommerce Knows No Limits
Saturday 14th December - 4:00 amCompetition is a click away in commerce, and traditional barriers to purchase can send customers ...This Week in AI: Bots Transform Shopping as Tech Giants Roll Out Digital Assistants
Friday 13th December - 4:39 pmThis week in artificial intelligence, shopping assistants emerged across major tech platforms. Meanwhile, recycling firm AMP ...AI Shopping Bots Race to Fill Online Carts
Friday 13th December - 3:34 pmSilicon Valley is unleashing artificial intelligence agents that can surf online stores, swipe digital credit ...Microsoft’s AI Vision Eyes Online Shopping Carts
Friday 13th December - 12:25 pmMicrosoft handed its artificial intelligence (AI)- powered assistant a pair of digital eyes, letting it ...Amazon’s Quick Commerce and Drone Advances Ignite Delivery Race With Walmart
Friday 13th December - 4:00 amIt looks like Amazon wants to heat up competition in the delivery space against rival ...Costco CEO: Digital Sales Outpacing Overall Growth on ‘Tech Journey’
Thursday 12th December - 7:50 pmCostco is proving that its digital transformation is more than just a buzzword — it’s ...Nuvei Adds Google Pay to Cashier Solution in Latin America
Thursday 12th December - 12:55 pmNuvei can now integrate Google Pay into its cashier solution for merchants across Latin America. The ...AI Opens Gold Rush in Niche Business Software Markets
Thursday 12th December - 10:43 amSilicon Valley investors are seeing a wave of opportunities in specialized software for laundromats, chiropractors ...European Lawmakers Ask UK to Reconsider Cap on Interchange Fees
Thursday 12th December - 10:08 amEuropean lawmakers reportedly asked the United Kingdom’s Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) to reconsider its plans ...Retail’s Digital Transformation: On-Demand Working Capital Powers Expansion
Thursday 12th December - 4:01 amRetailers face the daunting challenges of managing inventory, staff, storage, shelf space — and, in ...One-Click to Rule Them All: Why Merchants Are Betting Big on Faster Checkouts
Thursday 12th December - 4:00 amWhen it comes to succeeding in eCommerce, conversion is king. Yet online merchants widely report ...Payments Choice Will Help Surging Retail Startups Thrive, Not Just Survive
Wednesday 11th December - 9:48 pmStarting a new business is an exercise in optimism. Entrepreneurs see an opportunity, often a ...GameStop Faces Declining Sales and Digital Transition Challenges
Wednesday 11th December - 7:51 pmGameStop, once a dominant force in the gaming retail industry, is facing some challenges as ...Amazon: New Delivery Drone Has ‘Double the Range and Half the Noise’
Wednesday 11th December - 5:31 pmAmazon launched a new delivery drone that has “double the range and half the noise” ...Gopuff Teams With Blackhawk Network on Gift Card Delivery
Wednesday 11th December - 4:31 pmBranded payments solutions company Blackhawk Network has launched a collaboration with quick delivery service Gopuff. The ...Macy’s Strategy Shows Promise With Focus on Omnichannel Shoppers
Wednesday 11th December - 3:56 pmWill Macy’s Bold New Chapter strategy be enough to save the iconic company and return ...Albertsons Takes Kroger to Court After Grocery Merger Collapses
Wednesday 11th December - 12:48 pmAlbertsons has sued fellow grocery giant Kroger over the failure of their $24.6 billion merger. The ...Amazon Questions Influencers in Crackdown on Paid Reviews
Wednesday 11th December - 11:07 amAmazon reportedly started polling influencers about product testimonials they’ve posted on social media. The questionnaires, sent ...Stitch Fix Tailors Turnaround Strategy With AI, Personalized Offerings
Tuesday 10th December - 9:37 pmStitch Fix, the online personal styling service, began its fiscal year 2025 with a clear ...Amazon Begins Rollout of Car-eBuying Experience With Hyundai
Tuesday 10th December - 7:12 pmAmazon is partnering with automotive dealers and brands to bring the Amazon experience to the ...ShipStation and Adobe Team to Offer Retailers New Shipping Options
Tuesday 10th December - 6:18 pmShipping software ShipStation and Adobe Commerce have teamed to offer retailers global shipping options. The expanded ...Judge Blocks Kroger’s $24.6 Billion Albertsons Deal Over Competition Concerns
Tuesday 10th December - 5:49 pmA federal judge has blocked Kroger’s $24.6 billion acquisition of Albertsons on Tuesday (Dec. 10), ...Macy’s Struggles and Its Bold New Chapter: Can the Iconic Retailer Make a Comeback?
Tuesday 10th December - 5:45 pmIn an era where department stores are losing their relevance, Macy’s — once a retail ...Tech Provider Cantaloupe Debuts Vending Machine Alternative Smart Stores
Tuesday 10th December - 5:38 pmSelf-service commerce technology provider Cantaloupe rolled out its new Smart Stores. These stores offer a 24/7 ...Lord & Taylor to Return as eCommerce Site
Tuesday 10th December - 5:21 pmRegal Brands Global reportedly plans to relaunch department store brand Lord & Taylor as a ...Report: Walgreens Discusses Sale to Private Equity Firm Sycamore Partners
Tuesday 10th December - 4:58 pmWalgreens Boots Alliance and Sycamore Partners are reportedly discussing a deal that would see Walgreens ...Amazon Tests 15-Minute-or-Less Grocery Delivery in India
Tuesday 10th December - 10:13 amAmazon is reportedly testing 15-minute-or-less grocery deliveries as it takes on Walmart in India. The eCommerce ...Amazon Seller Central to Integrate Intuit QuickBooks for Financial Management
Monday 9th December - 9:55 pmIntuit’s QuickBooks will become Amazon’s preferred partner for financial management solutions integrated directly into its ...Rent the Runway Takes Another Shot at Subscription Retail
Monday 9th December - 3:53 pmAfter focusing on cost-cutting and margin improvement from 2020 to 2023, Rent the Runway is ...Macy’s Activist Investor Pushes for Real Estate Play
Monday 9th December - 9:30 amAn activist investor is reportedly pushing Macy’s to focus more on its real estate. Barington Capital ...TikTok Shop Holiday Spending Jumps Despite Ban Threat
Sunday 8th December - 5:00 pmIf this is TikTok’s last Christmas in America, it’s not going out quietly. The social media ...Tech Takes the Reins: Digital Innovation Drives Holiday Cheer for Shoppers
Saturday 7th December - 4:00 amThe holiday shopping season has long been the crown jewel of the retail calendar. But ...This Week in AI: AI Opens Door for Retailers to Gather Insights and Drive Spending
Friday 6th December - 5:14 pmNew research shows artificial intelligence (AI) can now navigate computer interfaces through voice commands to ...AI Visual Search Apps Target Social Media Style of ‘See-Now-Buy-Now’
Friday 6th December - 4:06 pmTech firms are escalating their push to turn every outfit spotted on social media into ...Petco and Chewy Lean Into Healthcare and Loyalty Program Upgrades
Friday 6th December - 4:03 pmElevating product offerings, customer engagement and operational efficiency to drive long-term growth in the competitive ...Buy Now or Pay More Later: Consumer Sentiment Drives Spending on Big-Ticket Items
Friday 6th December - 3:29 pmNow’s the time to buy — because everything might get more expensive, sooner rather than ...Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers Eye Job Changes as Labor Market Shows Strength
Friday 6th December - 12:22 pmIt’s a natural reflex, part of human nature: When the pressure’s on, we look to ...Walmart’s Gains in Premium Market Shake Up Holiday Sales
Friday 6th December - 4:00 amFollowing a strong Black Friday and Cyber Monday, both Walmart and Amazon reported record-breaking sales, ...Kroger’s Digital Engagement Strategy Drives Growth Amid Sluggish Sales
Thursday 5th December - 5:33 pmDespite Kroger’s third-quarter results taking a slight a dip, digital growth is still making a ...Dollar General Tests Same-Day Delivery to Compete With Walmart
Thursday 5th December - 3:59 pmAmid ongoing economic pressures, Dollar General is refining its approach to better serve its financially ...Socure’s Friendly Fraud Fighting Consortium Hits Data Collection ‘Milestone’
Thursday 5th December - 2:11 pmSocure says it has reached a milestone in its collaborative effort to combat “friendly fraud.” The identity ...Sovos Sees 92% Jump in Tax Processing on Black Friday
Thursday 5th December - 1:33 pmSovos says it saw “record-breaking” tax processing performance on Black Friday/Cyber Monday sales. The compliance company announced ...No More Clicks: New AI Lets Consumers Shop Online With Voice Commands
Thursday 5th December - 1:17 pmA new research paper reveals artificial intelligence (AI) systems using large language models can now ...Consumer Choice Pushes the Issue for Alternative Payment Methods
Thursday 5th December - 4:02 amThis holiday season, consumers want it their way. And when it comes to the payments ...Foot Locker’s Mobile App and Loyalty Program Propel Online Sales Growth
Wednesday 4th December - 5:31 pmDespite facing a softer-than-expected retail environment in the third quarter, Foot Locker President and CEO Mary ...
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