Walmart, Gatik team on self-driving delivery approach

November 12, 2021

Walmart is partnering with Gatik, an autonomous vehicle startup, in a quest to use self-driving box trucks as an online order delivery approach.

Pandemic purchases now a regret for many consumers

November 12, 2021

Buyers' remorse is hitting consumers who made some regretful purchases during the pandemic's heyday.

Amazon checkout will offer Venmo option next year

November 11, 2021

Come 2022 Amazon customers will have the option to check out using Venmo, according to a PayPal press release.

Macy’s ups hourly wage, education benefit to lure job seekers

November 11, 2021

Macy's is upping its minimum wage to $15 by Spring, 2022 and is establishing an educational benefit that will pay full tuition, books and fees all in a quest…

PetSmart teams with Afterpay on payment options

November 10, 2021

PetSmart is partnering with Afterpay, a payments provider, to give customers flexible payment options when shopping online and in-store.

Buddy’s Home Furnishing refranchising company stores

November 10, 2021

Buddy's Home Furnishing has signed a deal with bebe stores inc., a multi-unit franchise group, to re-franchise eight company-owned stores located between…

Kenneth Cole moves online store to new platform

November 10, 2021

High end luxury retailer Kenneth Cole is swapping out a legacy commerce cloud software to put its online store on Nogin's Commerce-as-a-Service platform.

Amazon, Starbucks mulling cashierless store?

November 9, 2021

Amazon and Starbucks have reportedly discussed a co-branded, cashierless coffee shop, expanding on Amazon Go's "just walk out" technology, according to an…

Ace Hardware goes Thanksgrilling in customer service strategy

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

Ace Hardware is going all out in stores this Thanksgiving to help customers not only find the right grill equipment but also chef tips on making the feast a…

One third of retailers confident about growth ahead

November 9, 2021

Just a little over one third, 37%, of retailers are confident their companies will grow in the next 12 months though recovery from the ongoing COVID-1…

Kroger expanding robot fleet for order picking

November 9, 2021

Kroger is so happy with how robots have helped order picking at a Florida warehouse the grocer is planning to double down on the investment.

Consumers spending big this holiday season

November 9, 2021

If one industry prediction proves true, consumers will be back to holiday spending per 2019 activity as this year's holiday spend is projected to spike 15…

Reimagining retail holiday displays via digital signage

As we gear up for winter, there’s still no clear signs that point to how our second holiday season of the pandemic will function. As marketers and business…

Checkout platform Fast tackles cart abandonment with this one-two punch

The answer to your online store's biggest pain point is literally one click away.

Compass Group, 365 Retail Markets settle consumer privacy suit

November 8, 2021

Compass Group USA Inc. and 365 Retail Markets LLC agreed to pay $6.8 million to resolve a lawsuit claiming they collected fingerprint data from vending machine…

Hitched launches ring try-on for brides

November 8, 2021

Hitched, a wedding band retailer, is now offering brides-to-be the opportunity to try on diamond wedding rings and bands at home.

Bed Bath & Beyond names first chief customer leader

November 8, 2021

Retailer Bed Bath & Beyond has announced its first-ever chief customer leader.

Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 in the Supply Chain

Even a moderate supply chain disruption can have a serious impact on a company’s future. An autonomous screening process can help minimize the risk.

Post-COVID, OOH has perfect opportunity to shine in retail

by Kevin Damask — Editor, Digital Signage Today

How will OOH advertising play a role in the U.S. economy as the nation continues to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic? That’s a question many industry experts…

Royal Farms deploying NCR self-checkout to all stores

November 5, 2021

Royal Farms, a privately-owned convenience store chain, is rolling out NCR self-checkout to all of its 250-plus stores.