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- 6/14/2021
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. - 6/14/2021
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
CVS will deliver rewards to loyalty members as they are earned
Members of the CVS Pharmacy ExtraCare Rewards loyalty program will soon no longer have to wait for quarterly earnings payments. - 6/14/2021
Rent-to-own retailer gains mobile insight into shoppers
American Rental is enhancing customer engagement and payment with a new mobile communication platform. - 6/14/2021
NRF to Biden: Please fix the supply chain
The National Retail Federation is formally asking the Biden administration to address U.S. port congestion challenges. - 6/14/2021
Starbucks names exec as new COO
A familiar face will be taking the reins at Starbucks as COO. - 6/14/2021
Carrefour opens customer base to personalized marketing
A French retail giant is saying “oui” to providing suppliers with direct, targeted access to its shoppers. - 6/14/2021
Newest Amazon Fresh store will feature ‘Just Walk Out’
Amazon is expanding its contactless “Just Walk Out” shopping experience from convenience and small-format grocery stores to its full-size grocery banner. - 6/14/2021
Instacart expands into new province, language
On-demand delivery platform Instacart is opening up in Quebec, with localized experiences that are fully accessible in French. - 6/14/2021
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.