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- 6/15/2021
FedEx takes Amazon competition to autonomous delivery
In a move that was probably inevitable, FedEx is launching a three-year pilot of self-driving delivery vehicles. - 6/15/2021
Walgreens enters full-fledged delivery partnership with Uber
Walgreens is expanding its collaboration with Uber to offer products directly on the Uber Eats platform to customers across the U.S. - 6/15/2021
Giant Food joins in Maryland electric vehicle charging effort
A mid-Atlantic grocer is partnering with state authorities and an electric vehicle charging provider to provide free EV charging across Maryland. - 6/15/2021
Study: Father’s Day spending will rise 16%
There should be a lot of glad dads on Fathers’ Day this year, especially those with millennial children. - 6/15/2021
Exclusive Q&A: Tyson Cornell, PwC U.S. consumer markets leader
Cloud computing not only provides a competitive advantage for retailers, it is becoming a necessity for operational success. - 6/15/2021
Retail sales slip in May but show strong year-over-year growth
Retail sales remained at elevated levels in May 2021, despite month-to-month fluctuations. - 6/14/2021
Study: ‘Buy-now-pay-later’ usage set to explode
A new study from Juniper Research forecasts a bright future for flexible buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) online payments. - 6/14/2021
Survey: Don’t overlook the importance of phone calls
A new survey of 500 U.S. consumers indicates that a good old-fashioned phone conversation goes a long way in making a sale. - 6/14/2021
Rite Aid promotes industry veteran to chief retail officer
Andre Persaud is assuming a c-level position at Rite Aid. - 6/14/2021
Survey: Americans are ready to spend on some fun
As vaccinations increase, U.S. consumers are preparing themselves to enjoy the upcoming summer.