PYMNTS

JULY 22, 2020

The retail industry is facing its first sales event of the pandemic with the coming of back-to-school sales. The projections were led by the National Retail Federation (NRF) this week, as it foresees record sales for back to school. At the very least, retailers need to depend on eCommerce sales in the states where the virus is raging.

Retail 186

Retail Meeting Arizona Florida 186

PYMNTS

MARCH 12, 2020

Quick: Who’s the biggest retailer in the U.S.? In terms of sheer size and locations, the United States Postal Service (USPS) is the biggest retailer in the country, with 31,000 locations covering pretty much every town. Of course, it’s revenue, not size, that has been USPS’ problem. Not Walmart (5,500 stores).

Retail 169

Retail US Survey Examples 169

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

There is no shortage of startups that enter the wild world of direct-to-consumer (DTC) retail to address a hole in the market that leaves a massive number of consumers underserved. Nothing Tracksmith sells will make anyone faster, he said, and any brand advertising that it can is probably stretching the truth for marketing purposes.

Retail 101

Retail Marketing Boston Training 101

PYMNTS

JUNE 6, 2019

By 2023, manufacturers and retailers will have to donate, reuse or recycle the goods” under a program that the French prime minister called the first of its kind from any national government. Amazon apparently played a part, indirectly at least, in turning public opinion against such retail waste. Amazon’s Role. Liquidation Trends.

Retail 146

Retail New York Online Trends 146

PYMNTS

JUNE 14, 2019

eCommerce market is far below previous projections. The downward revision of Amazon’s market share comes as the eCommerce giant finds itself, along with Facebook and Google, in the cross-hairs of regulators who believe they’ve grown too large, too powerful and very much in need of antitrust oversight. retail sales is only 4 percent.

Marketing 134

Marketing Retail Data Google 134

Jeff For Banks

JULY 1, 2024

Financial Markets Update – Second Quarter 2024 A dream vacation! That and getting consumed by Euro 2024 and Copa America soccer and of course, the Phillies. The same Conference Board reversed course and now says there is a “fragile outlook,” making themselves look ridiculous as the LEI continued its descent. for 2024 and 2.0%

Marketing 153

Marketing Conference Policies Survey 153

PYMNTS

MARCH 18, 2020

In normal times consumers look for three things from a retailer: price, product and location. In fact, a pre-crisis PwC report showed that 14 percent of respondents said trust in a brand is the number one reason (other than price) why they shop at a retailer. What do consumers want from retailers now?

Retail 153

Retail Branding social media Online 153

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Herrick expects that ReplyBuy and Airship will create a holistic ecosystem, allowing retailers to use its engagement technology to acquire customers and then use conversational commerce to retain them and grow their value. Suppose a college student is in the market for new running shoes. How will the item be paid for? To her home?

Retail 188

Retail Technology Branding Mobile 188

PYMNTS

AUGUST 9, 2019

In an interview with PYMNTS, Tim Moran, senior vice president of product and marketing at Worldnet , told PYMNTS that the age of automated retail is dawning — but there is no one-size-fits-all approach. The tech savvy consumer, he told PYMNTS, expects choice and autonomy in a retail setting. Some Exceptions to Automation.

Retail 181

Retail Analytics Millennials Online 181

PYMNTS

JANUARY 20, 2020

That’s understandable, given how viciously email, texting and other forms of digital and mobile communication have displaced actual writing — which, of course, would seem to reduce the need for actual stationery products. The chain had since expanded to some 260 or so retail locations. None of that will save the Papyrus retail chain.

Retail 183

Retail Millennials Cards social media 183

PYMNTS

JULY 29, 2019

Baumgarten spent eight months hitting the global insurance market to learn everything she could about the top claim reasons for recreational boating. When it comes to the company’s market, Baumgarten says one of its fastest-growing segments are GenXers and millennials. sandbar hopping?).

Course 121

Course Millennials Miami United States 121

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

The ascent of eCommerce and the digital tools that support it have made it easier — in both theory and practice — for retailers to not only see how consumers browse and what they buy (to analyze the entire path to purchase), but to get to know them in the same ways as those old-time general store operators who served small towns.

Innovation 174

Innovation Retail Maine Security 174

PYMNTS

JULY 31, 2019

Smartphone shipments for Samsung increased in the second quarter of 2019, the company said in its latest earnings report , thanks to retail sales of its mid-level models. Samsung’s earnings provide a glimpse into the intersection of retail and mobile. Samsung plans to increase its market share in the technology to 20 percent by 2020.

Samsung 139

Samsung Retail Mobile User Experience 139

PYMNTS

JULY 6, 2020

If your business touches retail in any way, it might pay to follow a few important breadcrumbs. Worse yet, some analysts fear the triggering of break-lease clauses for retailers in malls if anchor stores leave. All of this will only make malls an even tougher sell to consumers, and to retailers that want consumers to buy their stuff.

Retail 259

Retail Meeting Branding Maine 259

PYMNTS

AUGUST 28, 2019

So-called Generation Z is also driving much of the innovation when it comes to retail. To reach consumers on the hunt for offerings that are “clean and natural,” the retail chain rolled out its Everspring household brand. And six in 10 shoppers said it factored into their decision of where to transact, Retail Dive reported.

Retail 148

Retail Trends Millennials Survey 148

PYMNTS

JUNE 20, 2019

No, that doesn’t mean that PYMNTS takes sides in the struggle for retail supremacy, but only that we like to note when someone or some organization mounts a challenge to the eCommerce and logistical behemoth. High-End Retail. The battle for Amazon retail supremacy also involves pets. Retail Challenge.

Retail 125

Retail Innovation Online Taxes 125

PYMNTS

JANUARY 13, 2020

Fitness and wellness are helping to change the face of retail in 2020. And, of course, habits vary according to factors like geography, age and even fitness level. Innovation is also taking place within retail brick-and-mortar pharmacies. Fulfillment, too, is serving as fuel for innovation in this area of retail.

Retail 146

Retail Houston social media Innovation 146

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.

Retail 131

Retail Comparison Technology Branding 131

PYMNTS

JANUARY 14, 2019

It looks like we can finally have a serious conversation about the impending collapse of physical retail in the U.S. All it took was a 160-year old retailer and a $34 billion kick in the stomach to the retail sector to get everyone’s attention. retailer, Sears, which found itself standing at Chapter 7’s front door.

Retail 198

Retail Online Mobile Data 198

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 11, 2019

The nearly universal need for medication and other remedies is driving retail innovation via the pharmacy sector — and that includes the area of customer experience. One of the keys of the commerce game these days is providing a deeper customer experience, and that holds true when it comes to healthcare retail. Delivery Programs.

Retail 132

Retail Innovation Houston Customer Experience 132

Bank Innovation

DECEMBER 6, 2018

The face of banking and financial education has changed how we market in the course of a few short years. Digital media usage has nearly tripled since 2010, with the prevalence of smartphones responsible for more than 90% of this growth. Smartphones have become the device of choice for well over half of digital media […].

Millennials 170

Millennials Marketing Trends Mobile 170

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Among the hottest battles for eCommerce market share involves private label products, with a recent move from Walmart among the latest developments in that particular arena. But the growing use of those brands to attract sales is also leading to more focus on potential challenges for online, private label retail over the next few years.

Retail 158

Retail Branding Online Seattle 158

PYMNTS

MARCH 27, 2020

You’ve seen that principle at work on days when markets plunged 10 percent. Of course, companies hedge their bets a bit when it comes to guidance, offering a broad range for many data points. That may portend a bit of bumpiness for retailers like Target. But what comes next? Just check your inbox.

Retail 131

Retail Conference Course Examples 131

PYMNTS

JUNE 12, 2019

One example in retail and payments is tech incubators — specifically, those run by specific companies and brands, a trend that shows signs of growing even more in the 2020s (which, let us remind you, are only a few months away). That experience is one that is hard to gain as a vendor with new and exciting retail technology in the market.”.

Innovation 192

Innovation Retail Metro Case Study 192

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

Those promise to stand as two main traits of the 2018 holiday shopping season , and retailers that gain an edge and increase revenue during the all-important fourth quarter will likely have exploited such tactics during this period, at least according to new data that strives to paint a detailed picture of U.S. percent, reaching $124.1

Retail 179

Retail United States Millennials Study 179

PYMNTS

JANUARY 24, 2020

Shipt , in one case, announced a partnership with Office Depot to deliver in over 200 markets, serving more than 60 million households, per an announcement. Additional retail partners offer kitchen goods and everyday essentials. While the retailer has a $313 million market value, it saw its shares fall 21 percent over the last year.

Retail 144

Retail Las Vegas Los Angeles Trends 144

Perficient

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

In August, we surveyed 154 marketing executives to find out what they think is likely to happen this holiday season and how they’re preparing for it. I’m the Principal for the Digital Marketing Solutions Business Unit here at Perficient. What will be different this holiday season and how to adjust your strategy accordingly.

Marketing 294

Marketing Branding Data Industry 294

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 18, 2018

To learn more about their customers and increase foot traffic, retailers are testing out new business ideas. In some cases, retailers are dedicating small spaces to brands inside their brick-and-mortar stores. Macy’s , for example, is testing out pop-up stores in 10 cities in a concept called “The Market @ Macy’s.”

Innovation 145

Innovation Retail Online Branding 145

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

A battle between two big pet stores pits an omnichannel focus against a push to make physical stores more robust — and all of it is happening in the shadow of Amazon, and as subscription eCommerce comes into play in this retail sector. billion acquisition of Chewy, the leading online retailer of pet food and products.

Retail 117

Retail Trends Online Training 117

PYMNTS

JULY 21, 2017

Connecting with consumers has seen a significant change over the course of the past few decades. No longer are retailers working with marketers to figure out a way to mass market products and services. Retailers are working hard to not only adjust but also enhance the approach to securing and maintaining sales.

Retail 137

Retail social media Customer Experience Boston 137

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 18, 2020

To capture that growth and cater to it, Gorthy launched the Petpal platform to fill a void in the market. With no PetSmart or Petco on the ground, Gorthy said the domestic market is highly fragmented and dominated by tiny mom-and-pop shops or grocery stores with very limited selections. and the 10-year-old PetsWorld platform.

Online 177

Online Industry Retail Capital 177

South State Correspondent

OCTOBER 7, 2015

Fresh off the 2015 ABA Marketing and Retail conference in Denver, we have a very long Evernote page of ideas, inspirations, thoughts and tactics. The ABA, of course, did their normal spectacular job at bringing both bank and vendors together in a high-intensity, food and drink-packed show.

Conference 150

Conference Denver Marketing Course 150

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 26, 2019

But before we shut the door on 2019, it bears taking a moment to note how much the world of retail has changed in the last year, a fitting capstone on a decade that has seen retail as the American consumer commonly knew it taken to the ground and rebuilt nearly from the foundations. More growth, of course.

Retail 135

Retail Branding Course Charlotte 135

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.

Retail 177

Retail Innovation Comparison Training 177

PYMNTS

APRIL 18, 2019

The second time is the charm — that holds true for Neiman Marcus, and the hot retail trend the chain is tapping into (again). Retailers are increasingly turning their sights to resale commerce. The latest evidence for that came this earlier this week from the high-end retail chain.

Retail 117

Retail Online Trends Course 117

PYMNTS

MARCH 17, 2020

retail economy is unprecedented. What are some of the retailing changes that could last beyond the end of the coronavirus crisis? Contactless payments, however, will fit nicely into what will be a need to have low-touch or no-touch retailing experiences. The partial shutdown of the U.S. So what sticks? They want convenience.

Retail 134

Retail Seattle Comparison Trends 134

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

As department stores reconsider their real estate and business models, Macy’s is testing out pop-up stores in 10 cities — from Las Vegas to New York — in a new concept named “The Market @ Macy’s,” CNBC reported. And the retailer is flexible on timing: Brands can stay for as short a time period as a month.

Las Vegas 116

Las Vegas Marketing Branding Retail 116