“Visual commerce” technology and the need for an agile consumer shopping experience have brought visual search to a tipping point. Next week it will be front and center at New York’s Fashion Week, giving a whole new meaning to the question, “Can I try this on?” Slyce CEO Ted Mann tells PYMNTS about the potential for visual shopping and what it means for in-store search kiosks.  Read More...

7-Eleven is experimenting with a cashierless concept at its headquarters in Texas, while Staples is thinking creatively with a new store format. How does the checkout experience at the 7-Eleven pilot storework, and why is Staples introducing a Staples Connect design that includes features like a community space? Read this week’s Retail Pulse to find out.  Read More...

Opportunities And Challenges In The Fast-Growing Subscription Sector

The subscription model and the sharing economy are two of the fastest-growing and most compelling sectors in the business landscape. Here’s one picture of how these business models have room to grow — and some of the challenges they must overcome to ensure continued customer loyalty and revenue gains. Read More...