ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
- 9/16/2021
Virtual store banners - an emerging omnichannel trend
An online storefront is nothing new, but what if it represents a brick-and-mortar-style store brand? - 9/15/2021
Autonomous ‘Express Shop’ pop-up comes to music festivals
Verizon’s mobile edge computing platform is the foundation of temporary “tap and go” stores being offered at musical events including BottleRock Napa Valley Music Festival. - 9/15/2021
PetSmart offers ‘buy now pay later’ installment payments
PetSmart has joined the growing ranks of retailers letting customers buy now and pay later. - 9/15/2021
‘Dark store’-based ultrafast delivery service debuts in New York
Buyk is the latest platform offering real-time grocery delivery to New Yorkers. - 9/15/2021
Ikea debuts 24-hour online festival showcasing homes
A global furniture giant is offering a combination of virtual home tours and live musical performances as part of a daylong promotional event. - 9/15/2021
Survey: Black Friday and Cyber Monday still matter to shoppers
Retailers should pause before downscaling their plans for Black Friday and Cyber Monday holiday sales events. - 9/14/2021
Amazon reportedly confirms October beauty event
Amazon’s push into beauty continues with reports of a holiday event. - 9/14/2021
Survey: Customers want in-store contactless payment
Consumers and retailers agree that contact-free payment is becoming a necessary feature of the brick-and-mortar store experience. - 9/14/2021
Canadian tech chain creates single, smart demand forecast
The Source is utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technology to boost sales while cutting inventory. - 9/14/2021
Rite Aid introduces digital COVID-19 vaccine cards
Rite Aid is offering customers the ability to digitally access and share their proof of COVID-19 vaccination. - 9/14/2021
Exclusive Q&A: Kroger sees ‘hybrid shoppers’ as the future of e-commerce
An emerging segment of shoppers who interact with retailers across physical and digital channels requires retailers to rethink their engagement strategies. - 9/14/2021
Walmart partners with Ford for autonomous vehicle delivery pilot
Walmart is continuing to expand its efforts to fulfill online orders with self-driving delivery vehicles.