PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are starting to play a bigger role in retail, foreshadowing what’s to come in the new decade of the 2020s. According to PYMNTS research , AI and ML are blurring the divide between online and in-store shopping, and bringing an all-new human element into retail. Role of Data.

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PYMNTS

JULY 27, 2020

Retailers are starting to pay the rent. The report is confirmation that reopened retail stores are generating revenue despite high unemployment and regional pandemic spikes. The biggest gain came from free-standing retail, which increased 12.1 Lower Fifth, by comparison, is dominated by big national chains. Rents fell 6.6

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

Taylor said he doesn’t want to read too much into the name, but if a comparison was forced, it would be along the lines of detail. Some retailers are just excellent about telling stories about themselves and about the products that they're selling,” Taylor told PYMNTS.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 15, 2020

Department of Commerce released its retail sales results for March, showing record-setting declines due to changes in consumer behavior and the COVID-19 lockdown. But in the details, retailers can see the damage done to some sectors and the advantage gained by others. By comparison, consumer spending grew at a 1.8

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PYMNTS

MARCH 18, 2020

retail sales declined last month in the biggest drop in a year. And retail sales , with the exclusion of fuel and automobiles, fell 0.2 percent from the month before in comparison with forecasts for an increase. As previously reported, retail sales increased a seasonally adjusted 0.3 Automobile dealer spending declined 0.9

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 5, 2019

With the negative impact from trade, the economy of the eurozone expanded at a modest rate in Q3, as retail sales dropped in October at the sharpest rate of the year. Retail sales in the bloc in October dropped 0.6 Non-food sales fell in the October retail sales figure, especially mail order and online sales. percentage points.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

Power and LMC Automotive forecasts that new vehicle retail sales for November 2020 will drop slightly from the same month the prior year, according to a Wednesday (Nov. Retail sales for new automobiles are forecast to be 1.04 Retail sales for new automobiles are forecast to be 1.04 A joint outlook from J.D. 25) press release.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 6, 2019

In one sense, that describes the situation for mobile commerce — specifically, retail apps — as 2020 looms. New research from PYMNTS and LISNR digs deep into consumer views of mobile retail apps. It’s not because of lack of choice — in all, some 5 million apps, retail and other types, are available for downloading.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

For retailers, the fourth quarter of 2020 is likely to see a media blitz that will make other years pale in comparison. Unspent budget from big box retailers will be let loose as early as Oct. There are many critical aspects to SMB retail media strategy but two stand out this year: when to advertise and where to advertise.

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PYMNTS

JULY 8, 2020

As it does during the first week of every month of the pandemic, attention turns to retail leases. This week found that one of the crisis’ most troubled retailers — Nordstrom — will only pay half of its rent for the balance of 2020. Retail Properties of America, Inc. percent of Q2 2020 rent as of the end of June.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 3, 2020

With visitor arrivals to Hong Kong dramatically falling, the financial center’s retail sales registered a double-digit drop in November. Retail sales by value retreated 23.6 The retail outlook in the short term will still depend on how those social incidents play out over time per the spokesperson.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 10, 2020

Mastercard figures indicated that retail sales in the U.S., And online shopping comprised 22 percent of retail sales in April and May, which was two times that of the year before. Management at Kohl’s, Nordstrom and Macy’s said to investors that sales at reopened retail locations are slowly on the uptick. percent increase. .

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 14, 2021

Retailers made all sorts of quick pivots to their eCommerce sites as the pandemic unfolded, but in-store legacy technology proved to be an obstacle for many of them. The company said that while retailers often come up with innovations , “bringing these ideas to in-store trials, iterating them quickly and rolling them out at scale takes years.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 24, 2020

Those businesses also represent more than 78 percent of the country’s employment, in comparison to the 66.6 As the rules are lifting and physical retail is emerging from the deep freeze, consumers are still avoiding shopping for the most part. Italy SMBs make up approximately two-thirds – or 66.9 percent average in the EU.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 11, 2021

In today’s top retail news, CarLotz, Inc. anticipates a jump in eCommerce demand for fiscal 2020 fourth quarter in comparison to the fiscal 2019 fourth quarter. Plus, retail rents have fallen to historic lows in the Big Apple amid the coronavirus pandemic. Retail Rents Plummet In NYC As Vacancies Rise.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

But the same technology that enables those transactions also can bring the benefits of consumer intimacy to small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) that are often struggling to win more market share in a retail world dominated by the likes of Amazon, Walmart and other large retailers. That might sound obvious.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Klarna , a payment solutions provider, has acquired PriceRunner , a shopping price comparison platform, for $124.4M. products from 22,500 retailers across 25 countries. Klarna has 90M banking customers and over 250,000 retail partners, including Nike, H&M, Samsung, IKEA, Peloton, and ASOS. WHO ARE THE PARTIES TO THE DEAL?

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 19, 2019

Retailers need to work harder to get more consumers to download mobile commerce apps, one of the main areas of focus for retail going into the 2020s. In all, some five million apps – retail and other types – are available for download. So what does the future hold for mobile retail apps, some two to five years out?

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

In today’s top retail news, Philadelphia Real Estate Trust reopens its newest property, Ralph Lauren cuts its workforce and Mall of America offers space to local businesses. Philadelphia Mall Owner Takes Care Of Its Own. Mall of America To Provide 'Community Commons' For Local Companies.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

In this case, it’s the gap between interest and intent, the chasm that lies between consumer awareness of unattended retail and actually taking the plunge in buying at the kiosk and vending machine. At a high level, according to PYMNTS data , unattended retail is reaching only one-tenth of its potential. Hurdles For Larger Merchants.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 27, 2019

When it comes to retail innovation — changes that promise to influence commerce not only this year, but in the 2020s — cameras could have a significant role. This data certainly isn’t nothing, but it pales in comparison to the data troves that digital retailers have. Take security cameras for starters. “We Data Blocks.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 17, 2018

One indicator of retail sales, which is known as control retail sales, rose in November and surpassed expectations, the Financial Times reported. By comparison, only a 0.4 The news comes as retail store and restaurant sales grew by only 0.1 With declining gas prices, consumers in the U.S. percent increase was expected.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 19, 2019

That’s because cameras are playing a much bigger role in retail, a trend that will keep gaining steam in the new decade. The Associated Press reports that cameras are, at least somewhat quietly, making inroads into a number of retail outlets in a bid to, well, get to know you. are now looking to follow suit.”. Security Cameras.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 22, 2020

For retailers, nothing really ever comes easy — and things aren’t getting any easier, at least when it involves gaining and retaining customers. Indeed, as the recently completed National Retail Federation (NRF) retail show in New York City demonstrated, commerce keeps moving to what Webster called in the webinar a “customer-centric approach.”

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 2, 2020

It’s going to be a very vocal year when it comes to retail. By comparison, ownership of smart TVs has increased just 5 percent, and ownership of connected cars has increased 3 percent since 2018. And in retailer news, there is an increasing push to integrate Alexa into the purchase path.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 17, 2020

retail economy is unprecedented. Terror attacks on 9/11 happened well before the internet was a factor, and are therefore not relevant as a comparison. What are some of the retailing changes that could last beyond the end of the coronavirus crisis? Suddenly, this issue is front and center for every retailer and every customer.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 31, 2019

On the heels of major retail chains filing for bankruptcy this year, Simon Property Group ’s chief executive says the retail industry appears to be “reaching the bottom” of a wave of bankruptcies. 30, the company reported retailer sales per square foot were up 4.5 Shares in the company were down 3.5 Simon’s comments come as U.S.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 12, 2016

And while a BDO survey from October found that nearly 60 percent of marketers plan to leverage mobile in their marketing strategies this holiday season, the same survey also shows that just 12 percent of retail marketers in the U.S. Still, retailers expect to rake in the cash this year.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 26, 2018

Months after Toy R Us sought to liquidate its holdings in the United States, merchants have taken up space left behind by the toy retailer. The buildings are said to have modest rents and longer leases in comparison to modern-day standards, The Wall Street Journal reported.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 29, 2020

The company also pointed to several new features as it continues to be position itself as an accessible promotional and shopping platform for retailers. Google parent Alphabet reported Thursday (Oct. 29) that it enjoyed solid Q3 revenues as consumers began to spend again and advertisers followed by reopening their ad budgets.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 4, 2016

with retail, more or less, coming out on the positive end. By comparison, notes the outlet, retail jobs in the U.S. retail sector rise by 47,700 between February and March, from 15,894,400 to 15,942,100. December of that year marked the first time in which retail jobs in the U.S.

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PYMNTS

MAY 13, 2019

In the unattended retail space, vending operators are also becoming more aware of the shifting behaviors of their shoppers and the need for swift and digital payment options. That smaller size opens up whole new markets, and gains access to spaces that have never had a retail experience [as] a part of it.”.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 15, 2019

The team at my Mystore-E believes they can solve that problem, with an AI tool called Tore-E that is specifically designed for retail environments. Our goal is to create a personalized shopping experience that benefits retail stores, while also catering to the customers’ wants, needs and style preferences.”.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 28, 2020

The pandemic hit Bangladeshi clothing suppliers and the country's overall economy hard when British fashion retailers had to shut down, a report from The Times said. Non-essential stores were forced to close in March, and canceled orders from fashion retailers totaled 730 million pounds (about $984 million), according to the report.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 6, 2019

And groups such as LVMH are also investing in retail ventures. From acquisitions to new or revamped brick-and-mortar stores, beauty, as well as cosmetic brands, are taking steps to evolve their retail operations. Glossier is opening temporary shops in Nordstrom stores, including the retailer’s New York flagship.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 26, 2019

Unattended retail is having a moment – a bad moment, as it turns out, in China, according to reports. The challenges there come as kiosks and other forms of unattended retail continue to develop globally. For one, selling fresh groceries via unattended retail is not an easy business. Unattended Failure. Global Growth.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 26, 2019

Retailers in the physical world are at a real disadvantage when it comes to knowing the customers in their stores, and what they do once they get there. The list goes on, but suffice it to say, the jokes about digital retailers knowing more about customers than they know about themselves didn’t appear in the culture out of nowhere.

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