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JCPenney’s Mixed Q3 Results: Same Store Sales Double Expectations But Net Sales Drop

JCPenney had quite an unexpected Q3: its comparable store sales increased 1.7% — more than double the company’s…

News November 13
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Is Facebook Moving Into Peer-To-Peer Payments?

Facebook may be taking notes from China’s messaging platform WeChat, which offers peer-to-peer (P2P) payment capabilities within its…

News November 13
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Singles Day Hauls In $25 Billion, Doubling 2016 Online Thanksgiving Weekend Sales

Alibaba’s Singles Day has officially kicked off the global holiday push in a massive way, doubling the $12.8…

News November 13
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World Series Location Data Reveals Brand Preferences

A grand slam’s worth of data about the brand and shopping preferences of World Series fans was uncovered…

News November 13
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Will Voice Shopping Change Black Friday As We Know It?

By Ryan MacInnis, Voysis Black Friday has been one of the biggest days for retailers in the U.S.…

Executive Viewpoints November 13

Kohl’s Has Mixed Q3, Misses Profit Estimates With $20 Million Net Loss

Kohl’s reported Q3 revenue of $4.33 billion, a 0.1% year-over-year increase, while same-store sales also climbed 0.1%, a…

News November 11
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Beacon Technology: Shining A Light On Customer Experience

By Miguel Ramos, Confirmit Retailers are facing increasing pressure to create a compelling and interactive shopping experience. The…

Executive Viewpoints November 10
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BirchboxMan $10 Subscription Box Seeks To Capture Fast-Converting Male Audience

Birchbox is known primarily for its cosmetics and beauty products targeted toward women, but the subscription box retailer…

Features November 10
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58% Of Shoppers Will Use BOPIS This Holiday Season

A survey of 3,000 U.S. consumers reveals that 58% will use a buy online/pick up in-store (BOPIS) fulfillment…

News November 9
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