Do customers like AI-based chatbots?A new survey of U.S. consumers reveals their views on artificial intelligence, especially when it comes to customer service chatbots. Retail real estate makes big comeback in the down economy of 2022Retail space absorption was at its highest since 2017. Restaurants, discounters, groceries, and apparel retailers led the way. Giant pilots electric delivery vehicles The Giant Company is launching an effort to fulfill online customer deliveries with all-electric vehicles. DSW parent company buys Keds brand Designer Brands Inc. has expanded its owned brands stable with the addition of an iconic sneaker brand. Amazon invests in, sells products from sustainable tech company Less than two years after investing in climate tech startup company Hippo Harvest, Amazon is now selling its first line of leafy green lettuces. CVS Health in $10.6 billion deal to buy primary care provider Oak Street Health CVS Health Corp. continues to expand its health care offerings, making one of its biggest investments yet in direct patient care. Former Kimberly-Clark exec joins C-suite at JCPenney JCPenney has expanded its executive leadership team. February cargo imports expected to see big drop as retailers take cautious stance Import cargo volume at the nation’s major container ports in February is expected to drop to nearly its lowest level in nearly three years, or since the beginning of the pandemic in March 2020. 5Qs for Genaro Perez on P.F. Chang’s re-brand and expansion The marketing chief of America’s go-to Chinese restaurant takes a new look into new markets. Shipt launches accelerator for local retailers Shipt is providing capital, e-commerce-focused technical assistance, and education from industry leaders to select local retailers. First Previous 360 361 362 363 364 Next Last
