Apple raising hourly retail pay by $2

May 27, 2022

Apple is increasing hourly retail worker pay to $22, up from $20, later this year and also plans to increase corporate pay.

Consumer purchases on decline

May 27, 2022

A majority, eight out of 10, U.S. consumers plan to make changes when it comes to product spending in the next three to six months, and there are already signs…

How to gamify NFTs for more profits, customer engagement in retail

Why retailers interested in embracing NFTs need to also look at adding gamification to foster customer engagement.

Amazon fashion store opens in LA

May 26, 2022

Amazon's first-ever physical retail fashion store is open for business in Los Angeles.

Consumers hungry for self-service options

May 26, 2022

A good majority of consumers, 81%, want more self-service options, yet only 15% are highly satisfied with today's tools, though brands believe 53% are very…

Consumers won't stop spending, claims Bank of America chief

May 25, 2022

Inflation, a potential recession and increasing gas prices aren't slowing down consumer spend, according to Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan.

More consumers want to buy now, pay later

May 25, 2022

Consumers are embracing the buy now, pay later payment approach and those with an annual household income of $100,000 or more are very likely to finance…

Amazon testing mall pick-up service

May 25, 2022

Amazon has reportedly been piloting a service this past year in which Amazon Flex drivers pick up orders at malls and deliver them to consumers.

Diebold Nixdorf introduces digital receipt to reduce paper

May 24, 2022

Diebold Nixdorf Inc., a provider of connected commerce for the retail and financial industries, has introduced its Vynamic Digital Receipt, a solution to…

Britain retailer taps Blue Yonder to drive omnichannel strategy

May 24, 2022

Asda, a leading British retailer, is teaming with Blue Yonder to modernize order management capabilities via Blue Yonder's Luminate Commerce technology and is…

Walmart, DroneUp expanding drone delivery network

May 24, 2022

Walmart, in a partnership with DroneUp, aims to expand its drone delivery network to 34 sites across six states this year.

Experts ponder the future of retail

A panel of experts at the NAMA show sought to unpack changing consumer work habits and how traditional service industries can reposition themselves to meet…

Walmart's version of Amazon Prime Day kicks off June 2

May 24, 2022

Walmart will hold a big three-day sale starting 3 p.m. EST on June 2 and ending on June 5 at 7 p.m.

Nearly 50% of consumers will pay for drone delivery

May 23, 2022

Nearly half, 48%, of consumers are willing to pay more money for drone delivery if it means getting items in an hour.

SFLMavens teams with MetaSkins Studios on vintage digital jewelry metaverse store

May 23, 2022

SFLMaven, a provider of high-end luxury goods, is teaming with Metakins Studios SAS to design and create a metaverse presence at the brand's real estate plot…

Amazon Go store arrives in Washington

May 23, 2022

Amazon is opening an Amazon Go store, featuring its cashierless checkout experience, in Mill Creek, Washington.

Managing risks with new technology: Experts weigh in

Investing in technology typically requires a certain amount of risk. By managing this risk, companies can achieve the benefits of new technology without…

Target spending $2B with Black-owned businesses

May 20, 2022

As part of its Racial Equity Action and Change strategy, Target plans to spend more than $2 billion with Black-owned businesses within the next three years and…

Walgreens taps ex Calvin Klein chief as CMO

May 20, 2022

Walgreens has named Linh Peters as chief marking officer and appointed two senior leaders to drive its expanding healthcare effort.

Ikea adjusting to changing consumer habits

May 19, 2022

Ikea plans to spend $3.16 billion on city-center stores and using existing big box locations as distribution hubs to support e-commerce orders.