First Look: Nike’s new store concept uses digital-user data to curate merchandiseNike is launching a format that breaks new ground in using technology to provide a shopping experience that caters to local tastes. Guess, Alibaba team up for ‘smart store’ pilotFashion retailer Guess and Alibaba are raising the bar, using artificial intelligence to personalize the in-store shopping experience. Trade war could impact retailers’ holiday plans An escalating trade war with China could put a dent into the holiday shopping season. Study: Prime Day to give back-to-school spending a big boost Retailers are jumping onboard Amazon’s upcoming Prime Day event to kick off their back-to-school shopping season. Study: Most consumers welcome Amazon’s move into pharmacy There is good news for Amazon in a research report from Global DataRetail regarding the online giant’s acquisition of online pharmacy PillPack. Bluemercury rides beauty boom with store expansion With sales of premium beauty products on the rise, Bluemercury shows no signs of losing its momentum. NRF warns of ‘full effects of a trade war’ Retailers continue to register their opposition to the proposed tariffs on Chinese goods, with the first round ($34 billion) set to take effect beginning 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time, on Friday, July 6. Analysis: Barnes & Noble needs to appoint new CEO ‘as quickly as possible’ The departure of Demos Parneros from Barnes & Noble leaves the bookseller leaderless at a time when it desperately needs a sense of direction. CEO confidence inches down; less optimistic about growth Chief executive officers’ confidence in the economy declined slightly in the second quarter, but overall sentiment still remains positive. ‘Emerald City’ Amazon Go in the works With locations planned for Chicago and San Francisco, Amazon Go is also expanding in its own backyard. First Previous 1610 1611 1612 1613 1614 Next Last
