Chico’s Debuts Credit Cards Tied to Streamlined Loyalty Programs
Chico’s FAS has introduced its first-ever credit cards — both a Mastercard-powered co-branded card and a private label…
News April 24
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2025 Holiday Spending Rose 4%, Fueled by Ecommerce Sales Growth Topping 7%
While the final numbers on holiday 2025 are still being compiled, it appears that the season was a…
News January 5
The Connected Forecourt: How Fuel Retailers are Turning Stations into Shopping Destinations
Fuel and convenience retail is changing fast. The traditional forecourt is no longer just a place to fill…
Executive Viewpoints December 19
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The Store Manager Bottleneck: Why Execution Is Retail’s Hidden Margin Killer
In today’s retail environment, store managers are no longer “just” operators. They are culture carriers, translators of strategy, problem solvers, and the primary architects of the customer experience. Every corporate…
June 1
Merchants Protest Visa-Mastercard ‘Swipe Fee’ Settlement, Again
Visa and Mastercard have reached a new settlement with merchants in the “swipe fee” lawsuit that has been…
News November 11
Agentic Commerce is a Huge Opportunity for Retailers; it’s Also a Liability Storm
AI agents that shop on behalf of consumers are moving from concept to reality. Visa and Mastercard are…
Executive Viewpoints November 3
Agentic Commerce Meets Retail ROI: How the Affiliate Model Powers the Future of AI-Led Shopping
When autonomous shopping agents start making product decisions on behalf of consumers at scale, the retail world will…
Executive Viewpoints October 9
Mastercard Debuts Digital Media Network
Mastercard has introduced Mastercard Commerce Media, a digital media network with an existing base of 25,000 advertisers and…
News October 3
How to Sell Cross-Border Without Paying a Fortune
Selling cross-border is no longer a niche activity. More than half of UK shoppers buy from international stores,…
Executive Viewpoints September 30
Shopping Sprees Aren’t Just for Christmas – Nor are Smart Retail Supply Chains
Holiday shopping is a hectic yet lucrative time for retailers. Last year, U.S. shoppers spent $994.1 billion, a…
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