Amazon pilots paid virtual shopping service as part of Black Friday promoAmazon is including a discount on a paid interactive experience called “Amazon Explore” as part of its Black Friday promotion, which starts Friday, Nov. 20. Sharp rise in October traffic signals fast start for holiday shoppingThe early start predicted for holiday shopping in the pandemic year of 2020 is happening, according to store traffic counts. Walmart sells most of Japanese business for $1.6 billion Walmart is strategically reducing its stake in Seiyu while pledging to support the Japanese grocer’s omnichannel transformation. Consumer confidence holds steady in November American consumer confidence is at 52.5 for November, statistically even with October. 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. 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. Walmart to operate holiday pop-ups for online fulfillment Walmart’s holiday preparation includes creating “pop-up e-commerce distribution centers” to fulfill home delivery orders. Walmart goes all in for pets, complete with insurance Walmart is expanding its pet business to tap as the market for pet supplies and pet care continues to grow. Online purchases up 50% year-over-year in third quarter Online shoppers in the U.S. spent $218.1 billion on retail purchases during the third quarter of 2020. Amazon expands garage delivery to new cities, launches grocery option Amazon Prime members in more than 4,000 cities across the U.S. can now receive deliveries directly inside their garages, with some eligible for grocery deliveries. First Previous 260 261 262 263 264 Next Last
