Neiman Marcus Consolidating Outlet Department Stores
In an effort to focus on its full-department stores, Neiman Marcus is closing about 10 of its 38 Last Call outlet discount stores. See what led Neiman Marcus to make this move.
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Nordstrom Announces Smaller Concept Store
Nordstrom announced its new concept store, Nordstrom Local, which aims to focus on experience and not inventory. Here is what the company plans to do with the new store.
If You Can’t Beat Them, Join Them: Online Marketplaces
Retailers tend to view online marketplaces such as Amazon or Walmart as threats; however, savvier retailers are shifting their mindset and starting to look at these conglomerates more as opportunities. Here is what you need to know about selling on a marketplace.
1-800-Flowers Saw Loyalty Program Boost from Prime Day
1-800 Flowers saw a significant bump in its Passport loyalty program on Amazon’s Prime Day in July, drafting on the mega sales event as it grew Passport enrollments 300% that week.
PacSun Launches New Mobile App
Specialty youth apparel company PacSun has launched a new mobile app. Read about some of the new features, and how the app is central to the PacSun experience and customer engagement.
West Elm and Leesa Announce Partnership
West Elm announces its partnership with Leesa mattresses. The Leesa brand will be in 80+ West Elm locations in the U.S. and online. See what initiatives the brand is putting in place with this new partnership.
JackThreads.com Returns After May Shutdown
Just three months after shutting the company down, online men’s apparel company JackThreads is back in the saddle with a revamped site as it slowly expands its offerings.
The Cloud Enables Smooth Billing in Subscription Services
A major shift to “Everything as a Service” gives customers current versions of what they need, when they need it and at a predictable price. Subscription services also help businesses create recurring revenue streams, strengthen customer loyalty and provide differentiated offerings. Learn how cloud-based services are helping power the subscription boom.
Five Payments Trends Merchants Can’t Afford to Ignore
In the fast-moving, unforgiving world of payments, it’s not enough anymore to have a peripheral understanding of the hot topics of the day. Here are five payments trends you need to understand better in the near future to succeed.
Consumer Expectations Rise with Websites and Apps
Today, consumers are more demanding when it comes to the way they expect a website or app to work. In fact, they will leave a site if it doesn’t meet their criteria. This infographic by Apica reveals what customers expect and what they will find disappointing when it comes to a website or app.