Postmates debuts measures to help merchants impacted by COVID-19

March 11, 2020

On-demand delivery platform Postmates aims to help ease burdens on merchants and couriers dealing with the coronavirus outbreak.

Diane von Furstenberg partners with Mastercard to enhance in-store experience

March 10, 2020

In a quest to boost customer experience and also deliver intelligent insight to store associates, fashion icon Diane von Furstenberg is partnering with…

Seasonal hiring remains a challenge for retailers

March 6, 2020

One in three retail stores were likely understaffed during the 2019 holiday season as just 33% of retail hiring managers report having adequate headcount to…

Meijer stores offer license renewal kiosks

March 6, 2020

Michigan motorists and watercraft owners are now able to renew license plates at 28 self-service kiosks at Meijer stores, thanks to a partnership between the…

7-Eleven introduces lottery kiosks in Oklahoma City

March 6, 2020

7-Eleven for the first time is selling lottery tickets in Oklahoma City, using self-serve kiosks, according to a KFOR-TV report.

Gen Z bank customers want latest tech with traditional support channels

March 3, 2020

The Gen Z banking consumer wants fast service, the latest tech as well as access to store reps, phone support and are more likely to visit branches than user…

Meijer partners with Citi Retail on credit card services

February 28, 2020

Midwestern supermarket brand Meijer is teaming up with Citi Retail Services to provide its customers with private label and co-brand credit card services at…

Home Depot hiring big for busiest season

February 17, 2020

The Home Depot will hire 80,000 store associates to handle its busiest season of the year — spring.

We love Amazon, but we hate Amazon

February 7, 2020

It seems U.S. consumers have very mixed feelings about Amazon, with one in four having negative feelings when it comes to Amazon's impact on retail and the…

Farmstead expands grocery discount program

February 6, 2020

Online grocer Farmstead is expanding its refill and save program that provides reduced prices on certain staple grocery items including milk, eggs, fruit…

Apple shutters China stores in wake of coronavirus outbreak

February 3, 2020

Apple is closing all its mainland China locations, through Feb. 9, in reaction to the spread of the coronavirus.

Kohl's partnership with Amazon is paying off

January 28, 2020

A partnership between Kohl's and Amazon is working despite the fact that Kohl's reported less than stellar holiday sales in late 2019.

Zebra debuts automation tech to boost customer experience

January 20, 2020

Zebra Technologies Corp. has introduced SmartSight, an intelligent automation system that improves front-of-store operations and boosts the shopper experience.

Dispensary operator installs smart vending machines

December 24, 2019

Earthly Mist of Tulsa Oklahoma has purchased and installed American Green smart vending machines for use in its Oklahoma dispensaries, according to a press…

Café X debuts robotic coffee bar at airport

December 19, 2019

Cafe X has opened at San Jose International Airport with the latest version of its robotic coffee bar, according to a press release.

Amazon expands delivery options with bike brigade

December 17, 2019

In the esclating battle to provide consumers with even faster delivery options, Amazon is teaming up with UPS and DHL to put bike delivery into play in New…

Discover, PayPal partner on rewards

December 4, 2019

Discover Financial Services announced a collaboration to let cardmembers use their Cashback Bonus or rewards miles to pay for purchases at millions of online…

Metromatics installs MetroSpec LCD digital bus stop displays in Australia

November 28, 2019

Metromatics has installed its lastest digital bus stop displays for the South Australian Department of Planning under brand name MetroSpec in Adelaide.

Amazon expands free 1-day delivery on items

November 27, 2019

Amazon Prime members will get free one-day delivery on more than 10 million items this holiday season. The news comes on the heels of Amazon eliminating…

Walmart adds Siri ordering for grocery pickup, delivery

November 26, 2019