Dallas convenience retailer rolling out delivery robotUrban Value Corner Store is following in the (robotic) footsteps of some major retailers with an upcoming robotic delivery pilot. Instacart continues Canadian expansion with DollaramaDollarama is becoming Instacart’s first extreme value discount retail partner in Canada. Rite Aid partners with Shipt for same-day delivery Rite Aid customers can now get their orders delivered the same day — as soon as one hour in certain cases. Study: Consumers will shop early this holiday season Consumers expect safety measures in-store, free shipping online Amazon expands its ‘faster’ same-day delivery to six more cities Amazon Prime members in Chicago can now have their goods delivered — from click to doorstep —in as fast as five hours. ‘Buy now, pay later’ Afterpay acquired in $29 billion deal Square is expanding its global payments empire with its largest acquisition to date. eMarketer: E-commerce sales to make up 18.9% of total holiday retail sales Thanksgiving store closures will likely push more consumers online on the holiday and set the stage for the rest of the season. Canadian toy retailer grows digital sales 300% with AI Mastermind Toys is leveraging artificial intelligence to create a customized, personalized omnichannel experience, which is paying dividends. Accepting bitcoin payment: Three X factors to consider Bitcoin and other digital currencies are making a lot of retail news lately, but are they here to stay or a passing fad? Most consumers will make a majority of holiday purchases online More than half of holiday shoppers plan to focus on e-commerce, with mobile and artificial intelligence-based services a strong draw. First Previous 351 352 353 354 355 Next Last