NRF: Consumers will opt out of purchase if process is inconvenientConsumers are increasingly prioritizing convenience when it comes to purchases. Top 10 global consumer trends for 2020People are beginning to accept that robots or other artificial intelligence (AI) can perform certain tasks traditionally done by humans. New net lease brokerage opens in Chicago Michigan-based Farbman Group has launched FarbNet, a new Chicago brokerage focused on selling net lease assets. Google dives deeper into retail with latest acquisition Google is acquiring an Irish retail startup whose mission is “to make things better for local retailers.” Build-A-Bear Workshop lifts forecast on strong holiday sales; adding Baby Yoda to lineup Build-A-Bear Workshop had plenty to cheer about on Tuesday. Stop & Shop deploys new solution to protect stores during power outages Stop & Shop is deploying fuel cell technology that will reduce its environmental footprint while keeping stores open even during a power outage. Stein Mart bolsters BOPIS experience with virtual agents A specialty off-price retailer is making its buy online-pickup in-store (BOPIS) service more engaging for its customers. Five Below ramps up store growth in 2020, revises Q4 outlook New store openings will remain a priority for Five Below this year. Cole Haan ‘pops up’ at the ‘Big Show’ An upscale footwear and accessories brand opened a pop-up store in the Big Apple — but in an unlikely place. J. Jill updates outlook for the better J. Jill is optimistic about how it will end its fiscal year. First Previous 1446 1447 1448 1449 1450 Next Last