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NOVEMBER 1, 2019

Fast-casual restaurant groups are teaming with online food delivery firms to offer on-demand ordering to consumers through digital platforms. Postmates provides on-demand delivery choices from over 500,000 restaurants, convenience stores and grocery stores, in addition to traditional retailers. restaurants.

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JANUARY 14, 2021

In today’s top retail news, Ethan Allen Interiors anticipates reporting retail segment written orders growth of 44.9 Plus, a new Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions offering provides retailers with “Amazon Go at scale.”. Plus, a new Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions offering provides retailers with “Amazon Go at scale.”.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2020

Canadian global point-of-sale (POS) and eCommerce firm Lightspeed is teaming up with Silicon Valley payments platform Stripe to advance in-store and online payments for retailers and restaurants in the U.S. Restaurants and retailers will be able to process in-store payments and personalize readers with their own branding. .

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FEBRUARY 1, 2017

These are tough times to be tangible — as in brick-and-mortar, in retailing at least. The physical retailer is constrained by square footage, the hybrid retailer joining on an eCommerce platform less so, especially with the drop shipping. The upshot is that, through the drop-ship model, they do not need to hold more inventory.

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OCTOBER 15, 2020

Merchants used to have a tiny conversion rate when offering customers extended warranties by paper, and that only got a little better when they switched to POS systems. Even online merchants who offer customers extended warranties at the time of sale traditionally see about a 4 percent or 5 percent conversion rate.

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JUNE 2, 2020

The list of positive retail brand attributes goes on and on, but one new post-pandemic value has become more important than all the others: cleanliness. We’re hoping to see an end of this before September,” he told Lancaster Online recently. Fitting rooms have been strictly regulated or even shut down by some retailers.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2016

After some years of fighting any and all attempts on taxation, digital merchants seem to have made their peace with paying taxes and are starting to fall into line around the Online Sales Simplification Act of 2016. The letter of support requests Congress to “bring certainty and rationality” to the online tax situation.

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APRIL 10, 2020

This is the first time that Goodyear has offered an online discount offering via its commercial eCommerce platform at GoodyearTruckTires.com , per an announcement. Carriers can now get the tires they need at competitive prices with a seamless purchase experience through Convoy’s connection to Goodyear’s eCommerce system.”

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JANUARY 16, 2019

Bebe, eCommerce, online store, loyalty program, clubbebe, website, online shopping, women’s fashion, women’s clothing, retail, news. The retailer bebe has launched a new online store and an enhanced customer loyalty program, partnering with Branded Online on both projects.

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APRIL 1, 2020

Customer engagement firm Paytronix Systems said its online ordering software, using the software-as-a-service model, has what it takes to beef up food-delivery revenues. Paytronix said its online ordering saves time by taking brand information directly from Toast’s POS system, including menus and hours.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2019

From 7-Eleven to H&M , retailers are adopting digital payments and artificial intelligence (AI) technology to bring more convenient experiences to their customers. And retailers with brick-and-mortar locations in North America are starting to accept Chinese mobile payment systems.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2018

It’s not uncommon for brands to open permanent stores after experimenting with pop-ups, but Glossier is taking an innovative payments approach to its new flagship in New York City that launched on Thursday (November 8): the company is bringing its own point-of-sale system (POS) to the flagship.

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NOVEMBER 24, 2020

As COVID-19 drives a surge in digital traffic and online consumption, merchants and manufacturers alike are racing to upgrade and adjust their platforms to capture as much of the consumer shift as possible this holiday shopping season. Retailers Are Customers, Too. Chief Product Officer Lyn Tran told PYMNTS.

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JUNE 7, 2020

The online news service reported Facebook revealed 13,000 human to human conversations across two retail spaces, furniture and fashion, were used as data for the training. Like furniture, assistants could sort by price, brand, color. Facebook said it plans to release the data and models at a future date.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Shopify announced that it has reached an agreement to buy 6 River Systems , a provider of collaborative warehouse fulfillment solutions, in a deal worth $450 million. The addition of 6 River Systems’ cloud-based software and collaborative mobile robots to the network will increase the speed and reliability of warehouse operations.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2020

Brands reported that worldwide system sales excluding foreign currency translation increased 10 percent, with Taco Bell at 13 percent, KFC at 11 percent and Pizza Hut at 7 percent. Brands Chief Executive Officer David Gibbs reported that KFC U.S. Pizza Hut U.S., Pizza Hut U.S.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Apparel used to be mostly a brick-and-mortar retail experience, but that has changed drastically over the last few years – and has been one of the main innovations when it comes to commerce related to the clothes we wear. But at this point, it is also mostly table stakes in the race to bring apparel retail online. Better Fit.

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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.

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APRIL 9, 2020

It seems like a year ago, but it was actually only March 8 when discount retailer Burlington announced that it was abandoning its admittedly watered-down eCommerce offering. On one hand, the best way to get people in stores and avoid the fate of other brick-and-mortar retailers was to make online sales the only option.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2018

Malls are providing digital native brands with the opportunity to rent space without the typical lengthy commitment. The space can appeal to digital native brands that might want to dip their toes into the world of brick-and-mortar retail. With BrandBox, Forbes reported that brands can open stores in three weeks.

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DECEMBER 10, 2019

Bridge millennials’ rise is changing the retail ecosystem ahead of the 2019 holiday season, but their impacts will continue to be felt in the year ahead. The group also spends more than other demographics, averaging $2,225 in retail purchases per year. Bridge millennials are becoming bellwethers of shifting retail trends.

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DECEMBER 26, 2019

Change came from various areas for retail in 2019. Retail merchandising was, at best, a hit-or-miss system in its heyday, Nextail CEO and Co-Founder Joaquin Villalba told PYMNTS in a recent conversation. Analytics, too, was another hot spot for retail change in 2019 and will continue to be for the 2020s. Role of Data.

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JANUARY 10, 2020

Big-box retail is getting a refresh for 2020, at least in some parts. The big-box membership retail store saw its sales continuously rise throughout the holiday season, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. The system will repeatedly be analyzed for improvements before launching nationwide. “By Take Costco.

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JANUARY 19, 2021

Much has changed in the world of commerce this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and retailers have had to adapt quickly to circumstances and shift their business models to thrive, especially with their return processes. How Brands are Adapting. Less mature retailers that do not automate returns often take more time to process.

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MARCH 22, 2019

In such scenarios, the convenience offered by eCommerce sites falls short while on-the-ground retail wins the day. Additionally, the online conveniences offered by digitally native brands may not translate as well to storefront expansions. We can put our brands where consumers need them most,” Smith said. “We

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AUGUST 24, 2020

Retailers are not just looking to donate a percentage of profits to a charity or cause, either, but are also seeing it as a way to foster customer engagement. Donating to a variety of charitable causes can expand customer reach for retailer engagement. Consumers now are socially conscious and holding brands accountable,” he said. “I

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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. Not only that, but “Verishop is launching with roughly 150 brands — and growing — already signed on.”

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MARCH 11, 2020

With personal interactions under scrutiny due to the COVID-19 disruption, it’s a good time for retailers to take stock of their mobile and online commerce capabilities and technologies. The company announced this week that it has signed high-end fashion retailer Anine Bing. The first is Perfect.

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AUGUST 2, 2019

For years, it was thought that apparel, if not an eCommerce-proof area of retail, was at least an eCommerce-resistant one. For ultra-casual clothing, where fit isn’t a hugely important consideration and the price point is low enough, buying online was viewed as a reasonable option.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2019

To serve travelers from China who want to shop in-store and online, retailers thousands of miles away from Asia are accepting Alipay in brick-and-mortar stores and on the web. Wang noted that the retailer is also “constantly evolving to provide more Chinese consumers a seamless and familiar way to pay.”. Apparel brand GUESS?,

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DECEMBER 30, 2016

While the shift to the online space is often seen as the great game-changer in retail, Loren Padelford, vice president and general manager of Shopify Plus , said that the change is actually to something more fundamental. A lot of traditional merchants and retailers are struggling with that change.

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AUGUST 25, 2017

Starbucks is planning to permanently shut down operations for its online store, effective Oct. In addition, Starbucks aims to stay in contact with its most loyal online shoppers to apprise them of product inventory information and which items are sold out, Starbucks’ spokesperson Maggie Jantzen told Business Insider.

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OCTOBER 16, 2020

Direct-to-consumer (D2C) selling has taken wing with the ascendance of eCommerce to retail’s throne. What was once a small but meaningful constituency — online shoppers — suddenly seem to be holding all the cards. The use of online direct-to-consumer (D2C) channels to purchase consumer-packaged goods (CPG) has grown by 50.1

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OCTOBER 10, 2016

As retailers improve their inventory and fulfillment options, the gap between in-store and online commerce appears to be shrinking, at least according to a new report. foot traffic to retail stores saw its largest drop, 9.9 Brands are making that investment and it really is paying off.”.

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FEBRUARY 11, 2019

A common, enduring fantasy for many consumers — a group that likely includes many PYMNTS readers and writers — is walking into a high-end retail store, chain or boutique that sells luxury brands , and spending vast sums on the best clothes, shoes, handbags, watches and other items. Different Proposition. That’s a very hard job.”.

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DECEMBER 26, 2019

This year, apps aimed to make it easier and more convenient for consumers to order their favorite foods and sundries, with restaurants and other retailers tapping into delivery. To help bring these options to more consumers, retailers and technology companies decided to join forces. Hoffmann said at the time, “Grubhub is No.

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APRIL 19, 2019

Nor is there anything bad about the vodka, tequila and other liquor brands found in mainstream stores across the country. liquor industry), who has combined the ongoing consumer desire for online subscription retail with the rise of craft distilleries. We had to buy a retail store to fulfill this dream.

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