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Instacart Expands Click-And-Collect Service Nationwide

Instacart is expanding its Instacart Pickup click-and-collect service nationwide, enabling shoppers to order groceries through the service online and pick them up in select retail stores. The online grocery service…

News November 7

Election Day E-Commerce Sales Up 13.2% YoY, Driven By Mobile Devices

Neither long lines at the polls nor the distraction of a highly significant set of races was enough to disrupt online retail growth on Election Day 2018, which was up…

News November 7

What Drives Store Ops Success? RTP Editors Weigh In

This sixth annual Retail TouchPoints Store Operations Survey examines the top challenges omnichannel retailers face in shoring up their brick-and-mortar locations, and reveals the strategies and technology solutions they are…

Executive Viewpoints November 7

Exclusive Q&A: Navigating The Suddenly Crowded Grocery Delivery Landscape

Grocery delivery is continuing to shake up the supermarket industry, and Amazon’s presence is only amplifying the disruption. Retailers seeking to compete in this highly competitive space must choose between…

News November 7
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How Smart Retailers Are Leveraging AI

Imagine walking into your favorite clothing store. Rather than combing the shelves or checking the tags on mannequins, you walk up to a kiosk that recognizes you and you input…

Executive Viewpoints November 7

Dealmoon Helps U.S. Retailers Unlock The Potential Of Singles Day

Dealmoon.com, a Chinese-American shopping recommendation site, has brought Singles Day to the U.S.: 70% of the site’s 17.6 million monthly users purchase something on 11/11 every year. The Singles Day…

News November 6

Destination Maternity Will Shutter Up To 174 Stores By 2020, Shift To Evergreen Product Model

Destination Maternity plans to close 117 stores and leased shops by the end of fiscal 2018 and another 42 to 57 locations by the end of fiscal 2019, in early…

News November 6

Holiday Sales Could Exceed $1 Trillion For The First Time

Holiday spending in the U.S. could top $1 trillion for the first time this year, according to data from eMarketer. The firm predicted 5.8% growth compared to holiday 2017, which…

News November 6

Facebook Opens Pop-Ups For Online SMBs In 9 Macy’s Stores

Macy’s and Facebook are collaborating to provide a pop-up space for more than 100 SMB e-Commerce retailers at the department store’s “The Market @ Macy’s” locations. Featured brands include Bespoke…

News November 6
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