Herman Miller in $1.8 billion deal to buy rivalModern furniture giant Herman Miller Inc. is entering into a deal that will create a powerhouse in design-driven furniture at a time when consumers are focused on their homes and home offices. Direct-to-consumer brand Frame brings the store onlineA vertical fashion retailer is connecting online customers to live store personnel. J. Crew launches ambitious sustainability program J.Crew Group is integrating sustainability across its supply chain. Whole Foods adopts next-gen refrigerant to lower carbon footprint, save energy Whole Foods Market is switching to an alternative refrigerant with a lower global-warming potential. Stores, restaurants shuttered in 2020 had one thing in common… The pandemic took its heaviest toll business-wise on smaller retailers and restaurant operators. Survey: Consumers want digitally integrated stores Customers value brick-and-mortar stores, but have specific expectations for the in-store experience. Survey: Brand loyalty hits all-time high, but can be shook Retailers should not take widespread consumer brand loyalties for granted. Report: Amazon tries its hand at assembly services Amazon is reportedly piloting a new premium offering that would have its delivery drivers also assemble large items, such as furniture. Three ‘store of the future’ formats you can visit today The technology-enabled “store of the future” is developing now, in several different directions. Amazon Prime membership at 200 million Membership in Amazon’s Prime service continues to soar. First Previous 656 657 658 659 660 Next Last
