Holiday sales were strong for retailers

January 12, 2023

Consumers spent $211.7 billion from Nov. 1 through Dec. 31, 2022, a 3.5% year-over-year boost, and also set a record for e-commerce, according to Adobe…

Victoria’s Secret CEO resigning

January 12, 2023

Amy Hauk, CEO of Victoria's Secret brand and CEO of PINK, will leave her roles as of March 31.

Putting the human at the center of digital experience

by Shridhar Iyengar Raman — Global Sales Head Digital Experience, Infosys

Retailers need to make digital experiences more human-centric by bringing people from the edges of the interaction right into its center.

Walmart drones not getting a warm welcome in Arizona

January 12, 2023

Some residents in Glendale, Arizona aren't too thrilled with Walmart's delivery drone testing, with one resident stating it sounds like a hornets nest being…

IBASE Pingzhen Factory Grand Opening Today

IBASE Technology Inc. (TPEx: 8050), a world-renowned manufacturer of industrial computers and embedded systems, today held the opening ceremony of its Pingzhen…

Macy’s didn’t have a super jolly holiday

January 11, 2023

Macy's department store is sticking to its Q4 guidance despite a holiday season that didn't prove as rewarding as expected.

Entrepreneur expands lashes vending machines

January 11, 2023

A U.K. entrepreneur who established a lashes vending business two years ago has expanded rapidly and recently installed a machine at the St George's Centre…

Rite Aid chief leaves role

January 11, 2023

Rite Aid has named an interim chief in the wake of Heyward Donigan, president and CEO, leaving the drugstore brand.

Chewy expanding automated fulfillment to save money

January 10, 2023

Chewy, an online pet retailer, aims to open two automated fulfillment centers to save money, boost safety and increase capacity.

Costco debuts Shutterfly offering

January 10, 2023

Costco members can now use Shutterfly's photo services and will get a 51% discount off every Shutterfly order plus free shipping on orders totaling more than…

Chicago airport taps self-service to meet the post pandemic customer

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Chicago's aviation department responded to COVID by upgrading vending and self-checkout options that have largely restored concessions sales to pre-COVID…

US economy added 223K jobs at year’s end

January 10, 2023

The U.S. economy created 223,000 jobs in Dec. 2022, marking the second best year for the labor market since 1939.

Walgreens: Retail theft may not be so bad after all

January 9, 2023

After declaring retail theft was exploding in 2022, Walgreens is taking a big step back from the declaration regarding shrinkage.

Delta launches Wi-Fi as free service

January 9, 2023

Delta Air Lines is upping the customer flight experience by deploying free Wi-Fi to most of its fleet by early February. "It's going to be free, it's going…

H&M launches immersive digital fashion experience

January 9, 2023

H&M has debuted an immersive experience for Roblox fans that allows users to discover a digital fashion identity in the metaverse.

Home Depot expands loyalty program

January 6, 2023

The Home Depot is expanding its Pro Xtra loyalty program with additional membership tiers and benefits for professional contractors and builders.

DoorDash debuts package pickup service

January 6, 2023

DoorDash is launching a pick-up service after piloting the service in the spring of 2022.

Stitch Fix founder returning as CEO

January 6, 2023

Stitch Fix Founder Katrina Lake is coming back to the CEO role as current CEO Elizabeth Spaulding is leaving after a year and a half on the job.

Experts share top 5 e-commerce trends for 2023

by Mark Hook — VP of Brand & Comms, Brightpearl

Loyalty, inventory, sustainability challenges need attention this year.

Kathy Doyle promoted to CEO of Networld Media Group

January 5, 2023

Kathy Doyle has been promoted to CEO of Networld Media Group, a publisher of nine business-to-business websites, including FastCasual and ATM Marketplace. She…