CSA Exclusive: Nikki Baird sheds light on retail technology trendsDuring 2022, retailers will focus on technology areas including omnichannel retailing, in-store payment, and RFID. Korn Ferry: Retail hiring difficulties continue — for stores and DCsAmid an ongoing labor shortage, retailers are considering merit increases to help with retention. AMC Theatres makes hire to take its Perfectly Popcorn to retail Cinema chains continue to be the retail center tenants hardest hit by the pandemic, and that’s led one to get into the retail business. Adobe: Online prices continue climbing in January Year-over-year online inflation grew for the 20th consecutive month in January 2022. Study: Subscription retail had a healthy 2021 Online subscription retailers brought in plenty of new customers last year. Port congestion continues; 40 ships waiting to dock in LA Import growth is expected to moderate during the first half of 2022 giving the nation’s congested container ports a much-needed break. DoorDash launches online flower delivery service Just in time for Valentine’s Day, a new player is entering the on-demand flower delivery space. Southern grocery chain rolls out curbside pickup offering Rouses Markets is launching a branded curbside pickup solution, which includes a consumer app. Survey: Brand trust, online product info drive purchase decisions Retailers looking to convert omnichannel purchases should focus on detailed online product listings and brand-building. SpartanNash expands mobile food waste reduction pilot A grocery retailer/distributor is adding more stores to an app-based effort to promote sales of soon-to-expire food items. Aldi to open 150 stores and new DC Aldi is targeting the Gulf Coast as its aggressive expansion continues. The January/February issue of Chain Store Age is now live! Read all about how consumer trends are transforming the traditional fulfillment model — and more — in the January/February issue of Chain Store Age. First Previous 183 184 185 186 187 Next Last