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- 4/26/2020
Report: Amazon brings social distancing to third-party vetting
Retailers who want to sell via Amazon Marketplace must reportedly participate in a video conference. - 4/26/2020
Giant Food offers virtual nutrition services
A regional grocer is offering free online classes and consultations for customers seeking nutritional guidance during the COVID-19 pandemic. - 4/26/2020
Starbucks targets China for technology investments
A coffee giant plans to substantially increase its investment in retail technology in its second-largest growth market. - 4/26/2020
David’s Bridal to reopen all stores by June 1; to offer virtual styling
The nation’s largest bridal retailer is providing online style assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic, with an eye toward reopening its shuttered stores. - 4/23/2020
Survey: Customers willing to allow more time for deliveries during COVID-19
Retailers have some leeway with delivery during the COVID-19 pandemic, but they need to maintain communication. - 4/23/2020
Peet’s brings the morning jolt to your door
Peet’s Coffee is introducing delivery in select locations. - 4/23/2020
Amazon plants seeds for forest restoration initiative
Amazon is making a $10 million grant to conserve, restore, and support sustainable forestry, wildlife and nature-based solutions across the Appalachian Mountains. - 4/23/2020
T-Mobile adds human touch to its AI-based customer service platform
A leading retailer of wireless communication services and products is leveraging a new managed service from Amazon Web Services (AWS). - 4/23/2020
Local Ace Hardware store offers virtual home help
An Ace Hardware independent retailer is providing project assistance via mobile app. - 4/23/2020
How to secure store operations during COVID-19 – and beyond
By implementing advanced store operations technology now, retailers will receive benefits even after the COVID-19 pandemic has passed.