Whole Foods debuts one-hour pickup option

October 29, 2020

Whole Foods is delivering a faster pickup option for its customers.

Uber drives into NYC grocery territory

October 29, 2020

The latest grocery delivery service in New York City has a familiar name: Uber.

SkinStation upgrades with CAYIN digital signage

October 29, 2020

SkinStation, a skin clinic based in the Philippines, has integrated CAYIN Technology Co. LTD's digital signage to boost brand awareness and draw in more…

CVS hiring big time for COVID-19, flu season

October 28, 2020

In order to be prepared for flu season and the continuing coronavirus pandemic, CVS plans to hire 15,000 workers with more than half in full-time and part-time…

Japanese retailer taps MishiPay mobile self-checkout technology

October 28, 2020

Japanese retailer MUJI is deploying MishiPay's mobile self-checkout technology across all the company's U.K. locations.

Macy's leads in apparel digital maturity, reveals study

October 28, 2020

When it comes to digital maturity among apparel retailers, Macy's is at the top of the list, according to Incisiv's first annual Apparel Digital Maturing…

Coinstar debuts in-store advertising platform for kiosks

October 28, 2020

Coinstar is introducing adPlanet, a digital advertising platform that sits atop Coinstar kiosks in grocery stores, according to a press release.

Digital Transformation of Retail Brands: Dealing with the Impact of COVID-19

The crisis produced by the COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically changed consumer behavior and accelerated the digital transformation of the retail industry. With…

Lowe's expands holiday gift selections

October 27, 2020

Lowe's isn't just selling home improvement products this holiday season. Consumers will find lots of merchandise well beyond hammers, hoses and repair tools.

Target puts reservations into play for holiday shoppers

October 27, 2020

Target customers anxious about COVID-19 and wanting a safer shopping experience can now make a reservation at the retailer's location.

Home Depot launches holiday deals well before Black Friday

October 27, 2020

Holiday sales are in full swing, well before Black Friday, at home improvement retailer The Home Depot.

How Brooks Running overcame fraud and boosted customer experience

by Rich Stuppy, Rich Stuppy

Rich Stuppy, chief customer experience officer at Kount, shares how running sneaker retailer Brooks Running dealt with fraud and improved the customer…

5 things for marketers to be thankful for this holiday

by Anne-Marie Schaffer — EVP, GM, Merkle Inc.

Anne-Marie Schaffer, EVP, general manager of retail and consumer goods, auto and mobility for Merkle, shares insight on new solutions and approaches retail…

KFC's fire log available at Walmart this holiday season

October 26, 2020

For those who love the smell of fried chicken coming from a fire pit or fireplace, it's time to hit Walmart.

Gap shuttering lots of mall-based locations

October 26, 2020

Gap will close 220 stores, many housed in mall centers, within the next four years.

Nope, Virginia, no Santa at Macy's this holiday

October 26, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic is prompting the elimination of a longstanding tradition this holiday season — the opportunity to sit on Santa's lap at Macy's.

Preparing for the new Next: Building confidence and resiliency

by Antony Wildey — VICE PRESIDENT OF GLOBAL SALES CONSULTING, Oracle

Antony Wildey, vice president, global sales consulting, Oracle Retail, explains that with the reopening of retail, the role of the store and the associates…

Albertsons introduces contactless payment for easy checkout

October 22, 2020

Albertsons Companies Inc. has introduced Albertsons Pay, a contactless checkout experience available through its just for U loyalty app. Albertsons Pay…

Prepango to offer travel items via vending machines at Greenville/Spartanburg airport

October 22, 2020

Prepango LLC., an operator of vending machines that carry travel items, will offer travel items produced by brand retailers. in high traffic areas of Concourse…

Iowa meat shop uses vending to offer 24/7 service

October 22, 2020

S&S Meats & Spirits in Osage, Iowa, has made its smoked and fresh products available 24/7 by offering a vending machine, according to a kchanews.com…