Commentary: We Owe It to Frontline Workers to Support Them in Our Next NormalFrom pharmacy cashiers to delivery drivers to customer service reps, frontline workers are a critical link in the chain that has kept our world turning through the coronavirus pandemic. Report: Walmart to challenge Amazon Prime with subscription serviceWalmart will reportedly introduce a new annual membership program by the end of July. Check out Raley’s new store concept Raley’s has opened a specialty store concept focused on organics, nutrition and education — and sustainability. Uber delivers groceries in Canada, Latin America Uber is moving forward in its partnership with grocery delivery startup Cornershop. Regional grocers seek additional ad revenue with Mercatus Weis Markets, Smart & Final, and Piggly Wiggly Midwest will be the first grocers to leverage the new Mercatus digital advertising solution. America’s top customer service provider is… The U.S. companies with the best customer service include retailers in the luxury, quick-service restaurant, specialty outdoor, grocery, and online bridal/maternity verticals. Re-open, re-close, re-open: The newest video game in retail real estate On July 1, Apple announced it would re-close 30 more stores it had already re-opened during the COVID-19 crisis. U.S. e-commerce to grow 18% in 2020, according to eMarketer Online sales growth is set for another big gain this year, boosted by the COVID-19 pandemic. U.S. online grocery sales rise 9% in June over May Consumers are getting more and more comfortable buying groceries online. Survey: Omnichannel alcohol trends likely to last beyond COVID-19 Consumers who began ordering alcohol online during the pandemic may have discovered a long-term preference. First Previous 190 191 192 193 194 Next Last