BOPIS use on the decline

August 2, 2022

The number of retail consumers using buy online, pick up in-store services all the time declined from 45% to 32% in 2021 and a further dip is expected this…

What's ahead for the retail ATM

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

Typically, retail ATMs have had fewer features than bank ATMs, but that may be changing. ATM Marketplace interviewed Brad Nolan, EVP and CMO at Hyosung…

7-Eleven reduces corporate head count

August 2, 2022

Convenience chain 7-Eleven has cut about 880 U.S. corporate jobs.

Target deploys more delivery hubs, driver fleets

August 1, 2022

As part of its e-commerce strategy retailer Target is deploying driver fleets as well as establishing additional delivery hubs.

FedEx dropping Sunday delivery later this month

August 1, 2022

FedEx will stop delivery in some rural U.S. areas on Sundays starting Aug. 15 in an effort to boost efficiency of its ground delivery services.

Amazon offers Prime members a tasty perk

August 1, 2022

Amazon Prime members are now getting free Grubhub delivery.

Some consumers cutting spend in advance of back-to-school expenses

July 29, 2022

More than one-third, 38%, of consumers are reducing spending to cover the upcoming back-to-school costs.

Christmas in July: 5 ways online retailers should prepare for holiday shopping crush

by Matthew Furneaux — Director of Location Intelligence, Loqate

Retailers must capture the heart of the digital consumer to be successful in the 2022 holiday season.

High-income consumers still spending on luxury items

July 29, 2022

Inflation, high gas prices and economic turmoil aren't stopping high-income consumers from treating themselves.

Yes, it’s true, Toys R Us is coming back

July 28, 2022

While a good majority of consumers under 40 likely don't remember perusing the aisles of the famous Toys R Us stores, older shoppers who relied on the toy…

Sodexo, Tortoise team on mobile vending robot

July 28, 2022

Sodexo Live!, hospitality partner to the San Diego Convention Center, is teaming up with Tortoise, a provider of mobile vending robots, to launch a mobile…

Amazon deploying drone delivery service in Texas

July 28, 2022

Amazon plans to deploy drone delivery service in College Station, Texas later this year.

Love’s Travel Stops launching Jamba by Blendid robotic kiosks

July 27, 2022

Blendid, a robotic foodservice solutions provider, and Jamba, a provider of on-the-go freshly blended fruit and vegetable smoothies, made-to-order bowls…

H&M leaving Russia

July 27, 2022

The Russian invasion of Ukraine is prompting H&M to shutter its stores in Russia.

Aldi, Morrisons, Tesco launch container recycling pilot in UK

July 27, 2022

Three supermarket chains — Aldi, Morrisons and Tesco, will test a digital deposit return system in the U.K. to promote the recycling of beverage containers…

Smarter checkout for smarter customers

Retailers need a smarter checkout that can cater to the full spectrum of outcomes their customers expect in a "successful" retail experience.

E-tailer Shein hits Canada with a pop-up

July 26, 2022

Shein, an e-tailer on social media platform TikTok, recently held a successful, first-ever pop-up experience in Canada.

Defining metaverse in the retail realm

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

One of the top buzzwords in retail today, if not the top, is metaverse — the emerging virtual customer experience. Retailers are moving into the new dimension…

Amazon rolling out electric delivery vehicles

July 26, 2022

Amazon has begun deploying Rivian electric vehicles for delivery this week in more than a dozen cities, including Chicago, Dallas, Seattle and Baltimore.

Back-to-school spend robust despite inflation

July 26, 2022

Back-to-school spending, on average, is about 5.4% higher than last June and may be the result of consumers pulling back spending in May, when retail sales…