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- 4/7/2020
Report: Amazon to pause third-party shipping during COVID-19 surge
Amazon is going to temporarily cease direct competition with major shipping providers like FedEx and UPS. - 4/7/2020
CSA Exclusive: Gartner sees microfulfillment as vital tool for on-demand grocery
Microfulfillment technology can turn brick-and-mortar grocery stores into high-density online distribution hubs. - 4/7/2020
H-E-B pilots on-demand restaurant delivery
A Texas-based regional grocery giant is opening its customer base to local food service retailers. - 4/6/2020
Gartner: Three steps to mitigate supply chain disruption from COVID-19
Retail chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) should combine an effective near-term response to the impact of COVID-19 with a plan for longer-term recovery. - 4/6/2020
Survey: COVID-19 concerns grow among consumers
Shopping habits are changing as a result of the continuing COVID-19 outbreak, not necessarily to retailers’ benefit. - 4/6/2020
Dunkin’ delivers during pandemic - from more locations
A leading coffee retailer is adding stores to its on-demand delivery program and temporarily making some deliveries free. - 4/6/2020
Amazon assists continuous learning in wake of COVID-19
Amazon is donating laptop computers to the Seattle public schools. - 4/6/2020
Casey’s steps to plate with added delivery capability
A Midwestern convenience chain is expanding its partnership with a well-known on-demand delivery platform. - 4/5/2020
Wayfair postpones its big shopping event amid other steps to combat COVID-19
Wayfair is delaying its annual online shopping holiday, but will offer another special digital promotion. - 4/5/2020
Lamps Plus went digital-only, has since reopened
A specialty lighting retailer is temporarily shuttering stores as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. - 4/5/2020
The Great American Takeout offers third course
A coalition of quick-service and fast-casual food chains is once again asking consumers to order meals – with an incentive. - 4/5/2020
Analysis: Younger shoppers shift e-commerce spend during COVID-19 pandemic
Consumers under 56 are focusing online purchases on certain categories as the COVID-19 outbreak continues.