3 Critical Considerations for a Restaurant Point-of-Sale System

Boasting all the features above, the POS-PT2610 is a capable, all-in-one POS for restaurants, with a 15.6" wide touchscreen, an optional integrated thermal…

Pandemic year didn't hurt home improvement retail sector

March 23, 2021

One bright retail spot in 2020, the year COVID-19 hit hard in the U.S., was the home improvement and repair segment which saw product sales spike 8.7% compared…

Amazon opens cashierless London supermarket

March 9, 2021

Amazon has gone across the Pond and launched a cashierless supermarket in London, its first outside fo the U.S.

Walmart Canada to introduce outdoor pickup kiosks for online orders

March 4, 2021

Walmart Canada plans to introduce automated kiosks for picking up online grocery orders, according to the company's website.

Kohl's sees big sales spike ahead

March 3, 2021

Kohl's is optimistic about its 2021 retail sales season and said it's starting the year with "strong momentum," noting initiatives such as a partnership with…

Target spending big bucks on store remodels, online fulfillment

March 3, 2021

Retailer Target, which enjoyed a robust Q4 in sales and earnings, is forging full-speed ahead with remodeling stores and enhancing online order fulfillment.

Bed Bath & Beyond taps Oracle for better customer service, greater efficiency

March 3, 2021

Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. is tapping Oracle to serve as its enterprise resourcing planning provider, and deploying Oracle Cloud to replace the brand's legacy…

Victoria's Secret to shutter more stores this year

March 1, 2021

After closing more than 200 stores in 2020, high-end lingerie retailer Victoria's Secret aims to close several dozen more in 2021.

Gap launching customer experience center in Texas

February 26, 2021

Gap Inc. is planning to open a customer experience center in a quest to speed up inventory delivery and gain efficiency within its digital online shopping…

Target doubles Apple product footprint, deploying special training for team members

February 26, 2021

Target Corp. is going big with its in-store Apple product footprint, doubling space allocation and offering team members special training on the product line.

TJ Maxx leader expects spend surge, revenge shopping ahead

February 26, 2021

Once COVID-19 vaccinations are widely available TJ Maxx's CEO Ernie Herrman expects a surge in consumer spend and "revenge shopping" to hit the retail sector.

Under Armour revenue down but robust e-commerce is a bright spot

February 12, 2021

Athletic wear retailer Under Armour saw revenue dip 3%, to $1.4 billion in its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended Dec. 31, 2020, but direct-to-consumer…

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…

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.

Walmart e-commerce leader leaving post

January 19, 2021

Marc Lore, who started Jet.com and became Walmart's e-commerce chief when the retailer bought his company in 2016, is leaving his role at the end of January.

Hudson to install Amazon self-checkout technology at Dallas airport

January 12, 2021

Hudson, a travel experience provider with more than 1,000 stores in airports, commuter hubs, landmarks and tourist destinations across North America, has…

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.

Walgreens Boots Alliance taps Verizon Business as partner

January 8, 2021

Walgreens Boots Alliance is teaming with Verizon Business in a multi-year partnership to enhance the digital customer experience at more than 9,000 Walgreens…

Macy's closing 45 stores by mid 2021

January 7, 2021

Macy's will close 45 stores by mid year as part of a three-year store closing strategy that will shutter 125 locations in the next two years.