Korn Ferry: Retail hiring difficulties continue — for stores and DCsAmid an ongoing labor shortage, retailers are considering merit increases to help with retention. Southern grocery chain rolls out curbside pickup offeringRouses Markets is launching a branded curbside pickup solution, which includes a consumer app. DoorDash launches online flower delivery service Just in time for Valentine’s Day, a new player is entering the on-demand flower delivery space. 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. Study: Subscription retail had a healthy 2021 Online subscription retailers brought in plenty of new customers last year. Aldi to open 150 stores and new DC Aldi is targeting the Gulf Coast as its aggressive expansion continues. 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. 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. Kroger accelerates growth in corporate gift cards A leading grocer is adding to its business-to-business gift card offering via a new partnership. 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 214 215 216 217 218 Next Last
