Costco to open 24 new stores; Q1 sales up 8.1%Costco Wholesale Club reported first-quarter sales and earnings that missed Street estimates as it deals with inflation and higher operating expenses. Bad customer experiences cost businesses $200 billion-plus annuallyA poor in-store experience can have a major cost impact on a business. Q&A: Batteries Plus digital head focuses on personalization, inventory Batteries Plus is undergoing transformation as a veteran digital executive joins the company. Consumer sentiment improves in early December Sentiment among U.S consumers turned more positive in the beginning of December as inflation concerns eased to a 15-month low. Report: Walmart-backed fintech plans to enter buy now, pay later space A fintech startup whose investors include Walmart will reportedly begin offering a buy now, pay later (BNPL) solution as soon as 2023. Walgreens raises $1 billion through share sale to help fund primary care expansion Walgreens Boots Alliance has reduced its stake in AmerisourceBergen Corp. Walgreens teams up to offer free delivery of COVID-19 medication Walgreens has launched a new delivery service to help expand access to a key medication for those diagnosed with COVID-19. Wolverine World Wide to shed Keds brand Wolverine World Wide is making some changes to its portfolio. Starbucks pilots metaverse loyalty program Starbucks has launched a beta version of an NFT-based extension of its popular digital loyalty program. MarineMax forms new technology business, purchases digital marketplace The nation’s largest recreational boat and yacht retailer is creating a new technology subsidiary and completing the acquisition of an online boat and marine marketplace. First Previous 395 396 397 398 399 Next Last