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Serta Simmons Bedding Files for Bankruptcy as Part of Agreement With Lenders

Serta Simmons Bedding (SSB) has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy at the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas. The filing is part of a “Restructuring Support Agreement…

News January 25

Walmart Boosts Pay to $17.50/Hour, Offers New Paths to Advancement

A combination of regular annual increases and “targeted investments in starting rates” by Walmart will raise the average hourly pay of its workers above $17.50, according to a memo shared…

News January 25

To Experience the Future of Retail, You’ll Want to Go to the Store

Over the past three years, most of us have done a lot more shopping online, so it’s easy to forget that while ecommerce is still growing, most retail commerce still…

Executive Viewpoints January 25

How Fiture Creates ‘Fitness for All’ in Compact N.Y. Store Location

Smart home fitness mirror Fiture has a short, yet appropriate, tagline: “Don’t fit in. Fiture.” At its core, the brand is focused on making sure anyone and everyone can benefit…

Features January 25

The Cybersecurity Impact of PCI DSS 4.0

Today, it seems cash is a thing of the past, with most shoppers leaning on credit cards or even mobile payment to complete transactions for both physical and online shopping.…

Executive Viewpoints January 25

Dollar Tree Taps Executive Chairman as New CEO

Dollar Tree CEO Mike Witynski will step down and leave the retailer’s board of directors, with Executive Chairman Rick Dreiling expanding his role to assume the CEO position, effective Jan.…

News January 24
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Takeaways from the 2023 NRF Big Show Floor

The 2023 NRF Big Show was buzzing with activity. The top goal for retailers and solution providers alike? To dig into the trends and challenges impacting the broader industry. We…

News January 24
7 major banks are teaming up to create a digital wallet that would compete with PayPal.

7 Banks Team Up to Create Digital Wallet, Challenging PayPal and Apple Pay

JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Wells Fargo and the four other banks behind the money transfer network Zelle are developing a digital wallet to challenge the dominance of PayPal and…

News January 24

Amazon Deepens Prescription Options with RxPass for Prime Members

Amazon has launched RxPass, a subscription for Prime members that offers select generic medications with free delivery for a flat fee of $5 per month. The service, which doesn’t require…

News January 24
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