Remove Branding Remove Minneapolis Remove Online Remove Retail
article thumbnail

Digital-First Economy Redefines Retail And Consumer Behavior

PYMNTS

When it’s said and done there was only one story that mattered in the retail universe this year and it was the rise of the digital-first economy. More consumers are going online to shop and pay as the pandemic progresses. Direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands drove into the pandemic and adapted to it to catch the digital shift.

Retail 295
article thumbnail

Today's Top Retail News: Holiday Spending Looks Flat; Target Meets Amazon Prime Challenge

PYMNTS

In today’s top retail news, holiday spending is expected to be flat this year, Bed Bath & Beyond rolls out same-day delivery and Target goes up against Amazon Prime Day with “Deal Days.” And the digital-first economy will drive the difference between success and failure for many retailers. But these are the easy points.

Meeting 134
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Building A DTC Men’s Personal Care Brand With eCommerce

PYMNTS

To provide men’s personal care items that feel like premium brands at accessible price points, eCommerce innovators are building product lines through the direct-to-consumer (DTC) model. Founder Matt Mullenax was inspired to start the brand after cutting his teeth in the DTC world as an early employee at Bonobos.

Branding 163
article thumbnail

Pop-Up Shops Fit Trend Toward Smaller Retail Spaces

PYMNTS

Retailers are looking to do more in smaller spaces, a trend that seems ready to increase during the holiday shopping season and beyond. Among the latest examples of that comes from kids’ eyewear retailer Fitz Frames , which offers face measurements via its mobile app, and a subscription commerce plan for consumers.

Trends 121
article thumbnail

DSW Shop-In-Shops Open In Hy-Vee Grocery Stores

PYMNTS

has brought DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse “shop-in-shops” to the Minneapolis-St. Shoppers can test out shoes and choose from different brands ranging from fashion to athletic labels in the shop-in-shop locations. says it runs over 275 retail locations throughout eight states with sales of $10 billion each year. Hy-Vee, Inc.

article thumbnail

Buy Now Pay Later Startup Sezzle Tops 1M Active Customers

PYMNTS

Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Minneapolis, Sezzle’s buy now, pay later (BNPL) payments platform is in the U.S. Sezzle’s payments platform expedites quick, safe and simple payments among consumers and retailers. It gives user the freedom to shop online and spread four equal payments across six weeks. .

article thumbnail

Retail Pulse: Rent The Runway Opens San Francisco Store; Crate & Barrel Plans Restaurant

PYMNTS

To break into the brick-and-mortar world, some digitally native retailers have opened shops inside department stores. However, as in a traditional retail store, staff called “in-store stylists” are on hand to give recommendations tailored to each customer. In Other Brick-And-Mortar News….