PetSmart ups its grooming gamePetSmart detailed its progress on its plan to improve one of the key areas of its business: pet grooming services. Middle-Ground Retail is Dying—But Discovery Shopping Could Save ItToday, shoppers have more choices than ever before, and they also have the technological means to rapidly sift through those choices to find the ones they prefer. Ricker’s c-stores to offer cashier-free shopping experience An Indiana-based convenience store operator is about to launch a new checkout experience — one that allows customers to bypass the checkout counter. Gap introduces new hiring strategy for entry-level employees Gap Inc. has a new plan to fill entry-level jobs at its stores around the globe. Specialty apparel retailer opens Staten Island store Lands’ End is giving shoppers in the Empire State a new location to do their back-to-school shopping. Lowe’s positioned for digital payment options A home improvement giant’s credit card partnership could fuel new mobile payment options. C-store chain reaps rewards from loyalty program Yesway’s loyalty program is driving nearly half of its members from the gas pump into its convenience store. Amazon Watch: Weekly recap In addition to selling Party City’s merchandise on its website, Amazon made the headlines for several other stories. Here’s a rundown. Study: The top-selling categories on Prime Day were… Amazon’s 36-hour mega-sale not only brought in record sales, it also underscored the online giant’s fight for dominance in home improvement, grocery and private label. Study: Cumbersome checkout alienates online shoppers Complicated online checkout is taking a toll on digital sales — and long-term customer loyalty. First Previous 256 257 258 259 260 Next Last