While some underperforming department stores quietly close in malls, tenants in other shopping complexes bring in billions of dollars in sales. To grow and make them attractive to tenants and shoppers alike these operators are constantly evolving their properties by unveiling chatbots and creating new retail spaces. Here’s how they’re creating innovation in shopping malls, even as brick-and-mortar stores face challenging times.  Read More...

How can organizations make freight a little more logical when it comes to logistics? For smaller companies looking to get goods from point A to point B, eliminating the phone calls and the paperwork is key. Fleet’s flush with $10 million raised in a recent investment round and, as CEO Max Lock tells PYMNTS, the company’s growing platform shaves cost and time, boosting margins.  Read More...

Consumers love to add items to their shopping carts online, but when it comes time to check out, well, some of them abandon their would-be purchases. To help avoid this situation and drive conversions, eCommerce retailers like Amazon offer guarantees, reviews and free shipping, among other benefits to consumers. But not all eCommerce retailers are alike, and some are better at driving conversions than others. Still, most merchants need to work at achieving conversion success. Here are five features employed by savvy merchants that can help guide consumers to checkout.   Read More...