Do customers like AI-based chatbots?A new survey of U.S. consumers reveals their views on artificial intelligence, especially when it comes to customer service chatbots. Retail real estate makes big comeback in the down economy of 2022Retail space absorption was at its highest since 2017. Restaurants, discounters, groceries, and apparel retailers led the way. Giant pilots electric delivery vehicles The Giant Company is launching an effort to fulfill online customer deliveries with all-electric vehicles. Subscription watch retailer Wrist Mafia boosts key subscriber metrics A subscription brand for wristwatches is making its customers an offer too good to refuse – with the help of a new third-party solution. DSW parent company buys Keds brand Designer Brands Inc. has expanded its owned brands stable with the addition of an iconic sneaker brand. Dave & Buster’s brings the fun to the metaverse Dave & Buster’s Entertainment Inc. is offering an interactive customer experience on a popular immersive gaming platform. Former Kimberly-Clark exec joins C-suite at JCPenney JCPenney has expanded its executive leadership team. 5Qs for Genaro Perez on P.F. Chang’s re-brand and expansion The marketing chief of America’s go-to Chinese restaurant takes a new look into new markets. Shipt launches accelerator for local retailers Shipt is providing capital, e-commerce-focused technical assistance, and education from industry leaders to select local retailers. Bed Bath & Beyond avoids bankruptcy; to shrink its store footprint in new plan Bed Bath & Beyond is lining up $1 billion in funding in a last-minute attempt to avoid bankruptcy and turn around its ailing business. It’s also closing more stores. First Previous 405 406 407 408 409 Next Last
