J.C. Penney removes mobile payment optionJ.C. Penney has quietly stopped accepting a high-profile mobile payment method in its stores and its iOS app. Bob’s Discount Furniture takes second look at credit declinesHome furnishings retailer partners with credit platform to make customer financing more accessible. Kohl’s eliminates omnichannel friction Kohl’s is managing data with Google Cloud to offer a more seamless customer experience. Sales of private brands surge in mass retail channel Store brands are proving to be a powerful weapon for mass merchandisers, warehouse club stores and dollar stores as they compete against both Amazon and other brick-and-mortar retailers. Starbucks’ Chinese rival files for U.S. IPO A fast-growing Beijing-based start-up is looking to raise more cash to fund its expansion — and give Starbucks even more competition. Commentary: Four ways automated AI can ‘turbocharge’ customer analytics You spend billions on data management platforms and products to hone your marketing. Regulatory Wrap-Up: Weekly recap of retail-related legislative developments-April 22 New York City approves first-of-its-kind law preventing employers from testing job applicants for marijuana. Augmented Reality: Three reasons why AR is driving the next era of digital retail By some accounts, the third era of digital retail will be more digital, while feeling more human. Amazon Go makes it 11 Amazon’s latest cashierless Amazon Go location may face some local opposition. Bed Bath & Bed co-founders retiring; activist investors say shakeup not enough Bed Bath & Beyond is overhauling its board. But the changes aren’t enough to satisfy activist investors who are pushing for bigger changes. First Previous 1387 1388 1389 1390 1391 Next Last
