Dry cleaner opens locker-based service

September 22, 2021

CD One Price Cleaners, a laundry and dry cleaning service with nearly 40 locations across the Midwest, opened its first locker-based location at 415 17th Ave N…

China retail sales not growing as expected

September 21, 2021

China's retail sales grew just 2.5% in August, compared to a year ago, well below the 7% growth expected by industry analysts.

Retailers challenged by ‘ghosting’ employees

September 21, 2021

The advent and continuation of the coronavirus has made hiring and retaining employees a tough challenge for all businesses big and small, and now a new trend…

How convenience retailers can use store data to support customer experiences

by Jake Bolling

Jake Bolling, co-founder and CEO at Skupos, explains that consumers expect a certain amount of personalization today and for convenience store operators that…

Shoppers spend more when shopping but store trips still on decline

September 20, 2021

The average retail spend per shopping occasion remains higher during the coronavirus pandemic, hitting $34 a trip or more since March, 2020.

Kroger taps Instacart for expanded delivery strategy

September 20, 2021

Kroger is teaming up with Instacart to drive its grocery delivery business forward and is debuting a 30-minute or less delivery promise.

Walmart testing self-driving vehicles for delivery strategy

September 20, 2021

Walmart is testing self-driving cars in a collaboration that involves Ford Motor and AI provider Argo AI for expanding its product delivery strategy.

Expert offers insight on securing retail data: It’s all about a lack of trust

Netsurion VP of Product Management, Jason Graf, provides invaluable insight on why retailers need to take a ‘never trust, always verify’ approach when it comes…

Clientron PT6100 Meets M.A.C Cosmetics with Delightful Design

M.A.C Cosmetics wanted to find a new POS system for the stores in Brisbane, Australia, and PT6100 just showed up to be the best fit for M.A.C.

Brick-and-mortar retail not going anywhere soon

September 17, 2021

The retail brick-and-mortar segment, despite COVID-19 and the increasing consumer online purchase activity, isn't going anywhere soon.

Australian fragrance maker expands online reach

September 17, 2021

The Glasshouse Fragrances, a fragrance maker based in Australia, is expanding its e-commerce channel strategy via two online retailers. The brand is offering…

Fashion retailer strives to clean oceans, waterways

September 17, 2021

The Ocean Project, a fashion retailer, makes its focus very clear right from its brand name: helping to save oceans and change how the apparel industry impacts…

It’s time for retailers to stop circling the measurement drain

by Chandni Kothari

Chandni Kothari, from Croud, explains that in the post pandemic world retail marketers must shake off unsustainable measurement standards and reset their…

On top of change? Don’t miss ‘New Self-Service Technologies for a Changing World’

September 17, 2021

Self-service technologies continue to advance at a fast pace, creating more ways for brands, retailers and service providers to better engage with customers.

Tips on personalizing the shopping experience

The retail shopping experience is changing. No longer are brands simply trying to sell products, they’re striving to build a personal connection with the…

Fashion retailer moving forward on expansion

September 16, 2021

Fashion brand and retailer Maceoo is moving forward with brick-and-mortar store launches with plans to open six locations in several U.S. cities including…

Home Depot hiring 500 for Baltimore distribution centers

September 16, 2021

The Home Depot is busy hiring on for three distributions centers the home improvement retailer opened in Sparrows Point, Baltimore.

Consumers not likely to splurge this holiday season

September 16, 2021

A majority of shoppers, 52%, believe the threat of continued inflation will impact holiday budgets with 64% expecting to spend the same amount as they did last…

Tracking the final mile: Why real-time tracking is important for retail success

by Jay Sackos

Jay Sackos, a vice president at Dolly, shares insight on why efficient tracking is key to successful delivery strategies when it comes to e-commerce.

Online reviews playing role in purchase decisions

September 15, 2021

More than half, 54%, of U.S. shoppers read online reviews for everything they buy prior to purchase and 30% of male shoppers believe good reviews impact their…