Sonic creates boom in app usage with text campaignSonic Drive-In is boosting downloads, account signups, and purchases placed via its mobile app. Consumer confidence holds steady in NovemberAmerican consumer confidence is at 52.5 for November, statistically even with October. Walmart, Kroger Co., Walgreens among chains to administer free COVID vaccines Drug stores and supermarket pharmacies nationwide will be administering free COVID-19 vaccines when they become available. 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. Amazon Fresh footprint grows in California Amazon now operates three stores in its Amazon Fresh high-tech grocery format, all in the Golden State. Retailers object to new restrictions in New Mexico The National Retail Federation has asked New Mexico to release information related to new restrictions placed on retailers and eateries as the state experiences a spike in COVID-19 cases. 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. Southeastern Grocers debuts new Winn-Dixie stores — with more to come Winn-Dixie’s footprint in Florida continues to grow. 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. Casey’s in $580 million, 94-store acquisition Casey’s General Stores is expanding its presence in the Midwest. First Previous 145 146 147 148 149 Next Last