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Walmart Launches Baby Registry Powered By Personalization Chatbot
Walmart has introduced an online baby registry to further build upon the retailer’s upgraded online experience. One of the registry’s key features is Hoo the Owl, a chatbot that asks…
News April 4Target Minimum Wage Will Hit $13 Per Hour In June, $15 By 2020
Target will raise its minimum wage to $13 an hour in June after setting a $12 minimum in March 2018. The increase is expected to help the retailer attract associates in…
News April 4McDonald’s Invests $3.7 Million In Mobile Engagement Software Provider
McDonald’s is increasing its emphasis on digital technology with a $3.7 million investment in Plexure, a mobile engagement software company. The solution provider’s technology powers a version of McDonald’s Global…
News April 4
Dolly Offers Flexible Delivery Through Independent Contractors
Dolly, a delivery service using independent contractors, seeks to help retailers offer flexible delivery options. Dolly matches customers with vetted and background-checked pickup truck owners, letting shoppers have their order…
News April 4
Flow Offers Localized Payments, Multi-Currency Pricing For Global Retailers
Flow is designed to eliminate the barriers of cross-border commerce by offering solutions such as multi-currency pricing, cost efficient and rapid shipping, international payment options, well-defined taxes and duties and…
News April 4
The Era Of The Luxury/Mass Brand Collaboration Is Only Getting Started, And That’s A Good Thing
There’s always been a relationship, or more accurately, many different relationships, between the luxury and the mass market. It’s said that in post-revolution France, women of lesser means would wet…
Executive Viewpoints April 4
Lidl, Blue Apron CEOs Step Down
Pictured: Jesper Højer (Left), Brad Dickerson (Right) The CEOs of two food retail players hoping to increase their U.S. footprint are leaving their roles — Jesper Højer, CEO of discount grocer…
News April 3Walmart Enables Voice Ordering Via Google Assistant
Walmart has introduced online voice ordering capabilities via the AI-powered Google Assistant. Now consumers can simply say “Hey Google, talk to Walmart,” and Google Assistant will add items directly to their…
News April 3
Macy’s Names Retail Veteran To New Chief Supply Chain Officer Role
Macy’s has hired Dennis Mullahy to fill the newly-created role of Chief Supply Chain Officer, effective April 8. Mullahy will oversee the retailer’s entire product journey, including global sourcing, inventory…
News April 3
