Report: Walmart decides against using robots for shelf scanning What Retailers Should Expect This Holiday SeasonThe COVID-19 pandemic overturned many of last year’s forecasts and expectations in almost every industry but especially within retail. Everything is becoming a digital storefront The notion of “omnichannel” retail keeps expanding to include new customer touchpoints. Former Walmart exec to head up operations at Giant Food Giant Food has appointed Irfan Badibanga as senior VP of operations, effective Nov. 1. Walmart transforming four locations into omnichannel test stores Walmart will be testing new ways to operate and help its employees better serve online and in-store customers alike in four designated locations. Target reveals details of month-long Black Friday promotion Black Friday starts at Target on Sunday, Nov. 1, with most deals available a week at a time. TikTok enters e-commerce partnership – but not with Walmart E-commerce platform Shopify is integrating shoppable TikTok videos. Tapestry names former Abercrombie & Fitch exec as CEO Tapestry Inc.’s search for a chief executive officer has ended in house. Walmart launches digital training initiative in India Walmart is continuing to expand its focus in India with an interactive online training program for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) there. Consumers increasingly worried about finances, raising food prices Concern about their personal finances and the economy in general is on the rise among U.S. consumers. First Previous 149 150 151 152 153 Next Last