Survey: In-store experience still critical to shoppersThe COVID-19 pandemic and an uptick in digitization are blurring shopper distinction between online and brick-and-mortar channels. Survey: Gen Z fuels vending machine surgeUnattended retail (i.e., vending machines and automated kiosks) has grown in popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic, especially with younger consumers. Walmart, Albertsons partner with United Airlines for COVID-19 testing United Airlines customers can now directly book COVID-19 tests at participating Walmart and Albertsons locations. Amazon reportedly planning to open small department stores Amazon’s next foray into brick-and-mortar retail will reportedly center on large spaces akin to department stores. Fast-casual Mo'Bettahs gears up for growth under new president A fast-casual brand specializing in Hawaiian cuisine is growing its footprint. NRF: COVID-19 boosts retail crime; organized crime threat grows Retailers attribute increases in criminal activity to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new survey from the NRF. Decatur incubator helps move online retailers into brick-and-mortar The city of Decatur, Ga., home to two malls and 15 blocks of renovated commercial district downtown, wants to urge successful e-commers into its brick-and-mortar marketplace. 2021's Top 10 Retail Experiences: No. 6 La Centerra At Cinco Ranch Chain Store Age picks physical retail's most engaging centers Target, Home Depot, other retailers update mask guidelines More retailers are revising their mask requirements in the wake of the updated recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Survey: Shoppers prefer buying adult beverages in-store, with Walmart top choice When it comes to buying wine, beer and spirits, stores win out — even during a pandemic. BJ’s serves older customers with voice-based virtual assistant BJ’s Wholesale Club is automating chat- and call-based customer service to ensure longstanding shoppers are satisfied. Stop & Shop starts electric vehicle charging effort Stop & Shop is installing five electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at its stores across the Northeast. First Previous 117 118 119 120 121 Next Last