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Postmates Adds Dedicated Retail Section to its App

Postmates has launched a retail platform called “Shop” that will initially be available in Los Angeles. The platform is integrated into the standard Postmates app and gives shoppers access to…

News October 27

IKEA Partners With Google Cloud to Enhance Omnichannel and Customer Service Capabilities

IKEA has partnered with Google Cloud to improve it technological capabilities, including the implementation of AI and machine learning tools, upgrading omnichannel capabilities and exploring new customer service offerings. The…

News October 27

How to Shop for an On-Demand Pay Platform

For retail operations, the on-demand pay benefit has moved past the early adoption phase into mainstream acceptance. Those not already offering such a benefit naturally are scrambling to implement a…

Executive Viewpoints October 27

Podcast: COVID Sparks a New Era for DTC

During these turbulent times, retailers have been fighting to get as close to their customers as possible — not just to engage with them, but to help enable their purchase decisions, as…

Executive Viewpoints October 26

Macy’s Launches Stylist Program for Both Personal Wardrobes and Gifts

Macy’s has introduced personal stylists, available virtually or in person, to help shoppers both select outfits for themselves and find the right gifts for others during the holiday season. The…

News October 26

GameStop to Offer Flexible Payment Option Online and In-Store

GameStop will now offer customers a buy now, pay later payment option across its more than 3,300 U.S. retail stores, online and via its mobile app. The video game retailer…

News October 26

Localizing Retail Chain Apps: How to Win Local Customers and Employees

Expanding to a foreign market is no easy feat for a modern retail brand. The management must arrange for a plethora of things: rent shopping and administrative facilities, hire staff,…

Executive Viewpoints October 26

AWS Q&A: How Retailers can Prepare Ecommerce Operations for COVID-Driven Uncertainty

This year’s surge in ecommerce has put strains on both supply chains and websites, and retailers now are guessing what challenges they will face as fall and winter bring the…

Features October 26

Final Destination: Improving the Last Phase of a Customer’s Retail Journey

Moving customers in and out of brick-and-mortar retail stores can feel like a game of chess. There are many moving pieces that lead up to the ultimate goal of a…

Executive Viewpoints October 26
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