Standard Cognition raises $150M, teams with Compass Group and Circle K on autonomous checkout

February 18, 2021

Standard Cognition, which provides an autonomous checkout solution that can be quickly installed in retailers' existing stores, has raised a $150 million round…

Mall owner optimistic this year will be a better one for business

February 11, 2021

With the U.S. pandemic hitting it's one-year mark, the biggest U.S. mall operator is expressing optimism that business may be returning toward a normal point.

Price Chopper merging with Tops Market

February 11, 2021

Price Chopper/Market 23 and Tops Markets, both New York-based grocery chains, are merging, which will double their collective footprint in the Northeast.

Valentine's Day business isn't just about romance this year

February 10, 2021

Valentine's Day, the busiest day of the year for florists, isn't just about romance this year as many consumers are using the holiday to express love for those…

Gap, Giant Eagle tap Oracle tech to boost merchandising strategy

February 9, 2021

Gap, Giant Eagle, Mr Price and Poundland are among the retailers revamping merchandising strategies with Oracle's Retail Merchandising Cloud Service, according…

At-home apparel demand drives Target activewear sales way up

February 8, 2021

Target's activewear brand, All in Motion, is getting embraced by shoppers and has hit $1 billion in annual sales.

Inventory posing big challenge for clothing retailers

February 8, 2021

There's a looming clothing inventory excess in the U.S. and European retail marketplaces and it's likely to pose a big challenge as retailers strive to recover…

United Natural Foods taps Walmart veteran as SVP/produce

February 1, 2021

Don Wenninger United Natural Foods Inc. has named Dorn Wenninger senior vice president of produce, according to a press release.

Belk department store chain filing for bankruptcy

January 29, 2021

North Carolina-based Belk, a department store chain, plans to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in an effort to eliminate $450 million in debt.

Retail store closures may hit new record this year

January 29, 2021

There could be as many of 10,000 retail store closures this year, which would set a new record.

Amazon's Boston expansion plans includes 3,000 new hires

January 27, 2021

Amazon will expand its Boston tech hub which will require 3,000 new jobs across several business lines, including robotics and pharmacy units.

Walmart aims to speed delivery with automated mini warehouses

January 27, 2021

In a quest to speed up delivery of online bought goods, Walmart aims to develop automated mini-warehouses in and near its stores.

Godiva shuttering North America stores by April

January 26, 2021

Godiva will close all its 128 North America locations by the end of March due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Bridgestone taps Marko Ibrahim as retail operations president

January 19, 2021

Marko Ibrahim, who joined Bridgestone Americas in 2018, has been tapped to lead the company's Retail Operations division. He succeeds Joe Venezia, who's been…

Pandemic didn't deter holiday sales

January 19, 2021

The retail holiday sales in late 2020 hit an unexpected high point given a 8.3% spike compared to the previous year, according to the National Retail…

A glimpse into 2021 retail: The times they (will continue) a-changin'

As the wild and bumpy ride known as 2020 comes to a close, David Wilkinson, president and general manager, NCR Retail, takes a look at some of those changes…

E-commerce golf club retailer utilizes self-serve kiosk

January 15, 2021

Cadi, an e-commerce provider of golf clubs that utilizes an unattended kiosk that enables golfers to engage in a "try-before-you-buy" on-course product demo on…

A look beyond micro markets in unattended retail

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Panelists from a range of industry backgrounds brainstorm the future of unattended retail in light of the pandemic, technology and greater consumer demand for…

Home furnishing retailer drives efficiency, boosts customer experience

January 12, 2021

RC Willey Home Furnishing is improving efficiency and boosting the customer experience after swapping a legacy EDI system with ecUtopia, TrueCommerce's…

Staples pursues Office Depot for a third time

January 12, 2021

Staples has made its third offer to buy Office Depot, this time for $2.1 billion in cash, about $40 for each of the competitor's shares.