Alibaba supports Singles Day with cloud computing, 3D modelsThere was no “magic” behind Alibaba’s successful 2020 edition of its Singles Day sales holiday, just a lot of innovative technology. Tanger will send your purchases home for the holidaysA leading outlet shopping center operator is aiming a new self-serve shipping service at out-of-town holiday shoppers. CSA Q&A: Fabletics avoids pandemic layoffs with ‘omni-associates’ An omnichannel activewear retailer transitioned store associates to digital customer service roles during the COVID-19 shutdown. Amazon shakes up pharmacy landscape with launch of online prescription service CVS Health and Walgreens are already feeling shock waves from the opening of Amazon’s new online drugstore. CSA Exclusive: Woodman’s fills store inventory gaps with robots A regional Midwest grocer is helping keep shelves properly stocked during the COVID-19 pandemic with robotic assistance. Survey: New year will bring some new shopping habits A majority of consumers say COVID-19 will continue impacting how they shop in 2021, but brick-and-mortar retailers have reason for optimism. Quick-service retailers steer toward innovation at the drive-thru Drive-through ordering has been around since the 1930s, but quick-service chains are upgrading this time-tested service with 21st century technology. Cole Haan steps into online returns partnership with UPS Cole Haan customers have new, streamlined option for dropping off returns of e-commerce purchases. McDonald’s pilots faster ordering, payment solutions at drive-thru Drive-thru is already a streamlined way of picking up fast-food orders, but McDonald’s wants to digitally increase the convenience factor. Survey: Customer digital expectations rise post-COVID-19 Customers have been going online more since the pandemic began, but retailers cannot take their digital business for granted. The top five most ‘competent’ premium omnichannel retailers are… A luxury goods powerhouse is tops in omnichannel “competence.” Multi-tier loyalty program takes test flight at Giant Eagle Giant Eagle is bringing its loyalty offering to new heights with the initial rollout of a program called myPerks. First Previous 273 274 275 276 277 Next Last