Here’s news. According to Q4 2016 OmniReadi Index™, about two-thirds of merchants got their omnichannel groove on and posted better than benchmark scores. There are four reasons why all merchants should strive to do the same, Radial President, Tobias Hartmann, tells Karen Webster, who shares his insights on perfecting the omnichannel strategy in this issue of the Index.  Read More...

It’s the most wonderful time of the year… especially if you’re a hacker. As consumers race to catch the shopping deals and retailers battle it out for their attention and dollars, hackers lurk in the shadows, ready for a chance to strike. This year, they have their eyes on the point-of-sale (POS) system prize. Carolyn Crandall, CMO of Attivo Networks, sat down with PYMNTS to share the vulnerabilities impacting POS systems and why massive data breaches are on the horizon in the months ahead.  Read More...

The American pet world has grown to a more than $60 billion industry, with one company keeping its footing. This week's Weird Commerce is Jelly Wellies, booties for your dog to keep their feet cool when it's hot and dry when it's rainy or snowy. PYMNTS spoke with Jelly Wellies' executives about how the industry has evolved and where the dog finds its place in the home.    Read More...