Five Tips for Retailers to Prepare for the 2020 Holiday Shopping SeasonRetailers who prioritize customers’ desires for a safe, efficient shopping journey will be the big winners this year. Amazon expands computer science education effortsAmazon is more than doubling the reach of its Future Engineer initiative. Walmart prepares for takeoff with health-and-wellness drone delivery Walmart’s latest drone pilot will provide on-demand delivery of select health-and-wellness products. Walmart won’t be investing in TikTok; Oracle wins bidding contest Microsoft’s bid for the U.S. business of TikTok, which includes Walmart as a minority investor, has been rejected. Canadian Tire inflates insight into customer experience Canadian Tire Corp. is tracking the success of its customer experience efforts across channels, in real-time. FedEx senses need for real-time parcel tracking FedEx is offering a new location awareness tool for packages in its supply chain, with an eye toward eventual COVID-19 vaccine shipments. COVID-19 causes change in convenience chains Convenience retailers are increasingly adopting cashierless checkout, on-demand delivery, and targeted merchandising programs in response to the impact of COVID-19. Wayfair taps Walmart exec as tech head Wayfair’s newest global head of technology spent the last six years in executive technology and engineering leadership roles at Walmart. Survey: Fashion retailers unprepared for holidays amid COVID-19 Fashion retailers are concerned about how COVID-19 may affect holiday sales, with many unsure how to prepare. Enter Now: CSA’s Top Women in Retail Tech Help Chain Store Age recognize the women helping to transform the retail industry through technology. First Previous 314 315 316 317 318 Next Last
