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Can the Last Mile Become a Fast Mile? Drone Delivery Could Make it Happen

Despite now being a regular occurrence around the world, for many, drone delivery still carries an aura of sci-fi mysticism. A recent study by Northwestern University found that drones and…

Features January 4
The Body Shop's assortment has been certified as 100% vegan by The Vegan Society.

The Body Shop Assortment Certified as 100% Vegan

All of the products sold by The Body Shop have officially been certified as having 100% vegan formulations by The Vegan Society. This marks a major milestone for the socially…

News January 3
Asda has appointed its first-ever Chief Digital Officer.

Asda Hires First Digital Chief, Expands Efforts to Encourage Girls to Consider Careers in Tech

UK supermarket chain Asda is fortifying its digital foundation both for the present and the future. The company has appointed Morrisons executive Matt Kelleher as its first Chief Digital Officer…

News January 3

Pitney Bowes, PackageHub Launch Returns Drop-Off Network

Pitney Bowes and PackageHub have debuted a no-box, no-label returns drop-off network at nearly 1,000 locations nationwide, with the promise of hundreds more launching soon. These new returns locations augment…

News January 3

Rethinking Returns: Innovative Strategies for Retailers to Drive Growth in 2024

Long viewed as a necessary evil, the retail returns process is emerging as an unexpected avenue for growth and customer engagement. In the rapidly expanding ecommerce market, projected to reach…

Executive Viewpoints January 3
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Retail Experts Reveal the Top 2024 Trends & Predictions

Featuring: Retail TouchPoints editorial team The Retail TouchPoints editorial team engaged with 15 esteemed experts, analysts and strategists to determine which trends and technologies will influence the industry most significantly…

Podcasts January 3
Thanks to the power of artificial intelligence, Ikea has been able to improve forecast accuracy, employee productivity and customer experience in stores.

Ikea Improves Forecast Accuracy with AI-Powered Demand Sensing

Ikea Retail (Ingka Group) has seen “game-changing” results since employing artificial intelligence-powered demand sensing technology. Over the past three years, the retailer has worked closely with Inter Ikea Group (a…

News January 2

Virginia Costco Workers Vote to Join Teamsters Union

Costco workers in Norfolk, Va. have voted to join the Teamsters Local 822, with the union calling this its first organizing victory at the wholesale retailer in two decades. The…

News January 2

JD.com Wins Antitrust Suit in China; Alibaba Fined $140 Million

JD.com has won a lawsuit against rival Alibaba Group in the High People’s Court of Beijing, which fined Alibaba 1 billion yuan ($140 million) for engaging in monopolistic practices. JD.com…

News January 2
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