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Meijer Partners with Uber to Expand On-Demand Grocery Delivery Across Midwest

Meijer Partners with Uber to Expand On-Demand Grocery Delivery Across Midwest

Meijer is expanding on-demand delivery offerings through a partnership with Uber and Uber Eats at nearly 250 of the retailer’s locations across Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin. Customers…

News December 16
Lowe's unveils new tech to prevent retail theft.

Lowe’s Employs RFID, Blockchain to Combat Retail Theft

Lowe’s has unveiled a new solution, developed in its Innovation Labs division, designed to combat retail theft in way that is invisible to customers through the use of RFID chips…

News December 16
Wish will focus on bringing shipping costs down as turnaround efforts continue.

Next Phase of Wish Turnaround to Focus on Reducing Shipping Costs

As discount shopping app Wish continues its comeback effort, parent company ContextLogic outlined its plans for 2023 at a summit for its merchants — including a major overhaul of the…

News December 16

Retail Sales Drop 0.6% in November, but NRF Expects Flat Return Rate Despite Higher Sales

Retail sales fell 0.6% in November 2022 compared to the previous month, though they were up 6.5% from November 2021, according to Commerce Department data. The decline occurred despite muted…

News December 16
Google's former chief evangelist shares the secret to ecommerce profitability.

Google’s Former Chief Evangelist Shares the Secret to Ecommerce Profitability

It’s hard to turn a profit in ecommerce, and for a long time that didn’t matter. But as ecommerce has become a more prominent contributor to retailers’ bottom lines, and…

Features December 16

Building out Your Multi-Node Fulfillment Network: Why Geography and a 3PL Matter 

In this dynamic and uncertain market, brands face the challenge of figuring out how to get closer to customers. As consumer expectations evolve, creating a multi-node fulfillment network is mission…

Executive Viewpoints December 16

How Technology is Helping Retailers Through the Labor Shortage

As the world recovers from the pandemic and consumers return to the high street, retailers are eager to capitalize on the increased footfall by providing an exceptional in-store experience. Even…

Executive Viewpoints December 16

Clarus Commerce Rebrands as ebbo Following PrizeLogic Acquisition

Loyalty solution provider Clarus Commerce has officially rebranded as ebbo in the wake of its acquisition of PrizeLogic in late 2021. The new branding was created to signify the combination…

News December 15
Walmart customers can now shop via text message.

Walmart Rolls Out New Text-to-Shop Service

OMG! Walmart customers have a new way to shop — by text message. The retailer’s new Text to Shop capability launched Dec. 14, 2022, and is available for free on…

News December 15
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