Price spikes boost Q2 consumer spending; retailers face costly holidayThe Q2 Salesforce Shopping Index indicates digital revenue growth is slowing, but online prices are being impacted by rising inflation. Five things retailers can't do (easily) without headless checkoutA little over a decade ago, retailers applauded the shift away from self-hosted, licensed e-commerce platforms. Sponsored Automate Decision Making to Ensure Happy Customers and Employees AI-powered WFM automates decision making and operations which leads to happier customers and employees. Macy’s introduces new private label apparel brand The Macy’s “And Now This” private label brand is launching in ready-to-wear and men’s categories. Walmart expands wine offering A new series in the Walmart Winemakers Selection label focuses on premium wines without the premium cost. The future of in-store shopping is immersive and aspirational The U.S. retail industry is anticipating a strong 2021, and the NRF predicts sales growth of 6.5%-8.2% this year – the fastest since 2004. New app disrupts laundromat model with independent contractors The Happy Hamper app provides on-demand “home-to-home” laundry services. IoT powers up retail energy savings and cost reductions A few years ago, a national retailer discovered they could save more than $2.5 million annually by making some simple operational changes. Exclusive Q&A: Grocery retailers must adapt to shifting landscape COVID-19, as well as supply chain disruption and sustainability concerns, are requiring grocery retailers to leverage innovative solutions and strategies. Report: Amazon cancels Prime Day in Canada due to COVID-19 concerns Canadian consumers will reportedly not be celebrating their own version of Amazon’s annual omnichannel sales extravaganza this year. First Previous 635 636 637 638 639 Next Last