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Report: Amazon developing drone hub for metro areas
June 29, 2017
A patent filing reveals Amazon may be building a distribution hub — a tower resembling a beehive — for busy metro areas "designed to accommodate landing and…
read nowAmazon debuts free 'try at home' apparel service
June 23, 2017
Not one to stand idle Amazon is advancing its game in the online and fashion apparel business and debuting a new service that lets shoppers try on and return…
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Amazon's Whole Foods Market acquisition points to a changing role for physical stores; millennials hold the key
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Amazon's acquisition of Whole Foods Market is yet another sign – the biggest to date – that retail is being redefined by multiple shopping channels.
read nowWalmart: We're making inroads against powerhouse Amazon
June 13, 2017
Walmart is beginning to close in on Amazon's territory as top online retailer and its online operations chief attributes the successful strategy, in part, to…
read nowWalmart pilots self-service kiosk for fast online order delivery
June 12, 2017
A few lucky Walmart shoppers in Oklahoma City are the first to test an automated kiosk being used to distribute online grocery orders in under a minute.
read nowCostco sales, earnings beat analysts' expectations
June 5, 2017
Don't tell Costco the retail industry is under siege because it won't believe you.
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Can any traditional retailer survive the "Battle of the Bots"?
by Chris Petersen — Owner, IMS
Chris H. Petersen says going up against Amazon is like taking a knife to a light saber battle. Why? Because the whole is greater than the sum of the parts.
read nowAmazon's Bezos: We're not resting on our laurels
June 1, 2017
Amazon.com, celebrating its 20th year, isn't about to start pulling back in any way, shape or form. In fact Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos made a big point about just…
read nowAmazon adds grocery pickup kiosks in Seattle
May 30, 2017
Amazon.com Inc. has opened two grocery pickup kiosks in Seattle in an effort to compete against "click and collect" shopping options from supermarket…
read nowReport: Amazon, Google are most loved brands
May 18, 2017
The two most loved brands in America are Amazon and Google.
read nowTarget to test new restock strategy, next-day delivery in Minneapolis
May 16, 2017
In a quest to get orders into the hands of customers faster than ever, Target is prepping a new delivery and restocking approach that it hopes to pilot in…
read nowAmazon drops free ship minimum to $25
May 16, 2017
In the ever-increasing battle to gain greater customer share and sales, Amazon has now lowered its minimum purchase for free delivery to $25 for non-Prime…
read nowAmazon dominating voice-control speaker realm, claims report
May 12, 2017
Amazon is a dominating etailer on many fronts and now it's dominating the voice-controlled speaker technology realm, according to a eMarketer research.
read nowAmazon debuts fresh grocery delivery in Berlin
May 9, 2017
Amazon Prime subscribers in Berlin, Germany are now enjoying fresh grocery delivery, according to a Reuters report.
read nowWal-Mart eyeing IoT for product tracking, replenishment service
May 9, 2017
Retail giant Wal-Mart is reportedly investigating using Internet of Things technology to develop a new way to track products in consumers' homes and help…
read nowAmazon retail sales on the rise
May 3, 2017
Amazon shareholders are a happy bunch given shares hitting an all-time high due to healthy retail and cloud computing sales in the first quarter.
read nowAmazon offers free Prime to town as film award celebration
May 3, 2017
Those living in Manchester, Massachusetts who don't have a Amazon Prime membership will be getting a free one very soon.
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Kagan: New rules for success in retail
by Jeff KAGAN — Wireless Analyst, Telecom Industry Analyst
Retail will always be with us, but it will be different going forward. Now is the time to be experimenting and expanding your brand in the mind of your…
read nowPapa Murphy's tests the delivery waters via Amazon Prime
April 28, 2017
Seven Papa Murphy outlets in Oregon are testing delivery of the chain's take-and-bake products with Amazon Prime members in Portland and Seattle, according to…
read nowNordstrom taps Infor solution to boost omnichannel capabilities
April 21, 2017
Fashion retailer Nordstrom is tapping Infor Rhythm for Commerce to be more nimble, quick and consistent across its sales channels.
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