Explore how everyday household objects, from cereal boxes to smart speakers, serve as physical touchpoints in the complex global ecosystem of modern omnichannel commerce.
Escape Plan’s recent $25 million Series A funding marks a significant step toward reshaping travel retail through omni-channel innovation and strategic market expansion.
Industry experts analyze how AI adoption, execution gaps, and shifting value perceptions are creating a precarious environment for mid-tier retail brands heading into 2026.
The J.M. Smucker Co. has expanded its board by appointing two new independent directors following a strategic cooperation agreement aimed at accelerating growth and operational efficiency.
PYMNTS Intelligence reveals how traditional economic metrics fail to capture permanent inflation damage, structural financial constraints, and the growing gap between employment and true job security.
The U.S. Postal Service is piloting "Picture Proof of Delivery" in select metro areas to improve package tracking accuracy and resolve customer claims through real-time photographic verification.
Burger King launches a premium Whopper upgrade featuring glazed buns and new packaging to improve the omnichannel guest experience and drive franchisee profitability across 7,000 U.S. locations.
The speculative NFT bubble has transitioned into a functional "Digital Object" era, where blockchain tokens now power retail loyalty, authentication, and industrial digital twins.
Global fashion brands leverage virtual assets and digital twins to anchor omnichannel loyalty, reaching nearly 152 million daily active users in virtual environments.
Walmart introduces "Scintilla," a revolutionary in-store digital display network designed to bridge the gap between physical shopping and high-precision digital retail media.
Gap Inc. debuts "Encore," a revamped three-tier loyalty program integrating its four core brands with exclusive entertainment partnerships to deepen consumer engagement and cultural relevance.
IKEA and Decathlon launch a strategic partnership in London, transforming traditional big-box retail into a collaborative omnichannel shopping destination to enhance consumer accessibility.
American consumer confidence climbed to 91.2 in February as strengthening labor market expectations offset persistent inflation concerns, signaling potential resilience in nationwide retail spending and household economic sentiment.
These 2026 investments highlight a growing focus on integrating AI, rapid delivery, and seamless customer support across channels.
Assembly has been appointed as Jabra’s global paid media and Amazon agency to power their direct-to-consumer growth strategy. This partnership integrates brand storytelling, performance media, and retail commerce using Assembly's STAGE platform for smarter, real-time marketing optimization.
Inflationary pressures and digital shifts have created a "fragile" consumer base, forcing retailers to adapt their corporate strategy to meet highly fragmented shopper behaviors.