Target extends omnichannel services for last-minute holiday shoppersTarget is doing its best impression of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer by offering same-day pickup and delivery of packages through Christmas Eve. Hy-Vee initiates search for local brandsA regional Midwestern grocery retailer plans to increase its focus on local brand discovery in 2021. Nielsen: Most consumers shop across channels Omnichannel consumption among U.S. consumers increased by 50% during 2020. Mercatus: 10 predictions for grocery retailers in 2021 Grocery retailers need to prepare for a business landscape including a heightened emphasis on safety and broader access to e-commerce. Deloitte: Holiday spending mostly flat to date Increased e-commerce activity and larger transaction values are helping retailers maintain holiday spending levels from 2019. Giant Food to promote minority-owned suppliers with shelf labels A regional grocer will start informing shoppers of products offered by businesses owned by members of under-represented groups. Walgreens facilitates at-home COVID-19 testing Users of the Walgreens digital health platform can request COVID-19 test kits. Walmart partners with FedEx to pick up online returns Walmart is introducing an at-home pickup service for online returns in time for the holidays – and beyond. Gucci debuting two flagship stores on Alibaba’s luxury platform A global luxury brand is teaming up with a Chinese e-commerce giant. Survey: COVID-19 disrupts e-commerce, supply chain A Google Cloud survey of global retail executives reveals some holiday optimism in the face of COVID-19-related enterprise challenges. Nordstrom opens omnichannel options for last-minute holiday shoppers An upscale department store retailer is offering a number of services to get online orders in the hands of customers before Dec. 25. Crate and Barrel provides customers visibility into curbside pickup A specialty home furnishings retailer is creating proactive engagement between customers and store associates to streamline curbside and delivery activities. First Previous 361 362 363 364 365 Next Last