IoT powers up retail energy savings and cost reductionsA few years ago, a national retailer discovered they could save more than $2.5 million annually by making some simple operational changes. Back-to-school spending will hit all-time highThe National Retail Federation expects consumers to spend record amounts for both school and college supplies as students prepare to return to in-person classrooms. Albertsons adds Uber to growing roster of delivery partners A leading U.S. grocer is rolling out on-demand delivery via Uber and Uber Eats across 1,200 stores. Ross Stores opens 30 new locations So far, it has been a summer of expansion for Ross Stores. Walmart expands wine offering A new series in the Walmart Winemakers Selection label focuses on premium wines without the premium cost. Report: Center traffic in U.S. has risen 55% in 2021 Nationwide, the traffic flowing into stores, restaurants, and entertainment centers has risen by 55% since the start of the year. Etsy, Walmart top list of 2021’s fastest-growing e-commerce retailers The top 15 U.S. retailers by e-commerce sales will account for 72.3% of total e-commerce sales in the United States this year. Target to offer tax-free weekends, goods under $10 for back-to-school Target Corp.’s back-to-school plans include a big emphasis on affordability. Justice is making a store comeback — at Walmart Walmart is expanding its assortment for tween girls just in time for the back-to-school season. Store-only credit cards in comeback — but retailers go to new payment preferences Payments with private-label credit cards picked up after dropping sharply during the pandemic. First Previous 209 210 211 212 213 Next Last