Moves by Mastercard and in the travel space show that point-of-sale financing is gaining ground for retail consumers. The opportunity is massive, according to research, and more merchants and consumers seem willing to embrace this rising payment method. What’s in store for the coming year?  Read More...

Online hair and body care brand Ouai is bringing some of its products to Ulta Beauty stores, while Reliance Industries is launching an early version of its online retail service. Why is Ouai growing its brick-and-mortar footprint, and where in India is Reliance signing customers up for home grocery delivery? Read this week’s Retail Pulse to find out.  Read More...

Making Vitamins A Consistent Consumer Habit With Subscriptions

The share of younger adults taking vitamins has consistently climbed, particularly in the last five years, and vitamin-on-subscription services are riding the wave of the increasing popularity of these products. How do these services aim to make their offerings more appealing and transparent, while turning them into consistent consumer habits?  Read More...