Walgreens taps Hsiao Wang as CIO

September 19, 2022

Hsiao Wang has been tapped by Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. as CIO.

Big e-commerce sales activity projected for holiday sales

September 19, 2022

Lots more consumers will be shopping e-commerce sites when it comes to the holiday purchases this year with one annual forecast predicting growth to land…

Rent the Runway cutting corporate staff due to spending slowdown

September 19, 2022

Rent the Runway, an e-commerce company that lets customers rent, subscribe or buy designer apparel and accessories, will lay off 24% of its corporate workforce…

Automated delivery robots finding foothold in Asia

September 16, 2022

Automated delivery robots from Hong Kong based Rice Robotics are making a splash in Asia, according to a CNN report. Highlights include:

Online storefronts should come AI-backed by default

by Peter Szalontay — CEO and Founder, DataMilk

With the proper knowledge, strategy, and tools, creating a seamless, AI-powered UX is well within reach for retailers of any size.

Why retailers may want to offer coffee to shoppers

September 16, 2022

Consumers who drink coffee, tea and other caffeine-infused drinks right before shopping spend more money and buy more products and they also tend to make…

Retailers join forces to reduce credit card fees

September 16, 2022

Walmart and Target are just two of 1,600 retailers joining forces to pass legislation that would give them the right to route credit-card payments over…

SOLVING QUICK-SERVE DILEMMAS WITH THE SELF-ORDERING KIOSK

If the ups and downs of the last few years weren’t enough, the current economic climate is presenting new challenges that organizations of all sizes have to…

1-800-Flowers.com hiring on staff for seasonal needs

September 15, 2022

Floral and gift retailer 1-800-Flowers.com plans to hire more than 8,000 seasonal as well as year-round store associates nationwide to meet the upcoming…

Consumers likely to hit online stores more than brick-and-mortars this holiday season

September 15, 2022

Retailers with an omnichannel strategy won't be hurt as much as standalone brick-and-mortar retailers if a consumer shopping trend expectation is fulfilled.

Content creators battling for ‘retailtainment’ VR crown

by Kevin Williams

Retailtainment VR has emerged as a high stakes 'holy grail' for entertainment content creators, and the winner remains to be named.

Christmas Tree Shops opens Florida store

September 15, 2022

Christmas Tree Shops has opened a store in Estero, Florida.

Holiday season sales growth may hit over 7%

September 14, 2022

The U.S. retail sales this holiday season are expected to grow 7.1%, compared to last year, despite inflation and reported cutback by consumers when it comes…

Hugo Boss deploys AR mirror for try-on experience

September 14, 2022

Hugo Boss is deploying the PictoFit Mirror, an augmented reality technology aimed at providing shoppers with the ability to virtually try on thousands of…

Retailer Showcase expands Massachusetts footprint

September 13, 2022

Showcase, a retailer and product developer based in Canada, has expanded its footprint to Massachusetts with the launch of five stores.

Transforming customer engagement with AI-powered personalization

How do AI and machine learning feature in transforming customer engagement in restaurants into a more personalized experience?

Black Friday: Taking advantage of high consumer engagement for future wins

by Michael D. Fisher — CEO, 3radical

Black Friday presents a critical opportunity for brands and retailers to expand their customer base. A key to success is turning Black Friday shoppers into…

Why c-stores need to boost the loyalty factor

September 13, 2022

There's been a 47% increase in use among c-stores since fall 2021, with prepared food and groceries the most popular purchases.

Amazon buys Belgian robot tech for logistics network

September 13, 2022

Amazon has bought a robot technology player, D. Cloostermans-Huwaert NV, as part of its strategy to automate its logistics network.

UPS aims to hire 100K workers for holiday season

September 12, 2022

United Parcel Service aims to hire on more than 100,000 additional workers to handle packages and delivery during the upcoming holiday season.