Mastercard: U.S. holiday sales to rise 7.4% this yearAll signs point to a bullish holiday season for retailers, online and off. Three reasons retailers want to become tech platformsMore retailers are attempting to transform themselves into full-fledged technology platforms, with good justification. Kroger beats Street with sales, earnings in Q2 The Kroger Co. exceeded analyst expectations for revenue and net earnings in the second quarter of fiscal 2021, and raised full-year guidance. Shipt in biggest national expansion in three years The Shipt same-day delivery platform is adding 1,000 stores and 2 million households to its delivery area. Retail import growth slowing amid supply chain disruptions Double-digit growth in imports at the nation’s largest retail container ports is slipping to single digits as pandemic-related supply chain disruptions around the world continue. Delta variant sparks significant shifts in consumer sentiment, study reveals Consumers are less comfortable with indoor activities, particularly shopping without a mask, as a result of the spread of the Delta variant. Walmart grocery customers can shop online via ingredient Walmart Inc. is collaborating with multi-platform media company Meredith Corp. to turn meal planning into a shoppable e-commerce experience. Hy-Vee to open ‘first-of-its-kind’ in-store fitness equipment showrooms Hy-Vee is getting into fitness with the largest specialty fitness retailer in North America. Amazon bringing cashierless tech to Whole Foods Market Two Whole Foods stores will offer the Amazon “Just Walk Out” experience. Canadian retailers accept contactless payment with Square Register A number of Canadian retailers are leveraging the Square Register to remove friction from in-store payment. First Previous 238 239 240 241 242 Next Last
