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Consumers Turn to BNPL, BOPIS to Cope with Rising Prices and Supply Chain Uncertainty

The most wonderful time of the year has arrived, and yet with COVID-19 once again dictating the terms, it feels a bit…

Has Robotics Finally Arrived? Benefits Emerge in the Store, Microfulfillment Center and Last Mile

Robots are already an established part of large-scale warehouses run by behemoths like Amazon. They move swiftly and at scale, covering a…

With Omni-Shopping Set to Reign this Holiday, Amazon Enables Local Pickup and Delivery

Amazon has launched new local selling capabilities that will allow its third-party sellers to offer same-day store pickup and fast delivery for…

Everyone’s Talking About the Supply Chain Slowdown. Here’s What Marketers Are Doing About it.

Another unprecedented holiday season is upon us and there is a powerful sense of déjà vu in the air. For a brief…

The Future of the Mall, Part 2: Why Developers and Landlords Are Finally Giving Digital the Attention it Deserves

The low-hanging fruit opportunity for mall developers and landlords is to double down on the in-person experience. That’s why properties have focused…

From Post-COVID to 2030: How Retailers Can Keep up with College Students’ Changing Needs

College students will likely return to campuses in the fall, and retailers should already be preparing to greet them. This means taking…

Aldi Continues Coast-to-Coast Expansion with 100 New Stores, 500 More Curbside Pickup Locations

Aldi broke ground on its new regional headquarters and distribution center in Loxley, Ala. on Feb. 10, marking a wave of expansion…

Best Buy Pilot Shrinks Sales Floors in Favor of Fulfillment

Best Buy is doubling down on its commitment to ecommerce with a new four-store pilot that will reduce the shoppable area so…

Is Curbside the New Holiday Retail Battleground?

While health and safety concerns and local restrictions have prompted many retail operators to expand their businesses to the curbside, the longer-term…

Neiman Marcus Gets into the Spirit with Virtual Santa Visits and Safe Holiday Shopping Experiences

Neiman Marcus has launched a well-stuffed stocking of in-store and online services to help power personalized and experiential retailing for a holiday…

Target Expands Contactless Checkout and Pickup Options to Enhance Safety During the Holidays

Target is rolling out multiple initiatives aimed at improving in-store safety during the holiday season, including contactless self-checkout, skip-the-line technology and doubling…

Bed Bath & Beyond Posts First Sales Increase In Nearly Four Years

Bed Bath & Beyond achieved a 6% sales increase in Q2 2020, its first growth since Q4 2016, driven by an 89%…

5 Ways to Maintain Brand Loyalty Beyond the Holidays

Don’t Lose the Human Touch: 69% of Shoppers Prefer Speaking With Live Agents

The 2021 Holiday Ecommerce Guide: Key Actions to Boost Success This Peak Season

Boost Productivity by Managing and Mitigating the New Stresses on Store Associates

Digitization of Daily Life Continues in 2021

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