Exclusive Q&A: Keeping up with the evolving omnichannel shopperCOVID-19 may have accelerated omnichannel shopping adoption, but a variety of factors are driving its evolution forward. Don’t overlook enterprise innovationEnterprise platforms are not the most exciting part of the retailer technology environment, but they enable interesting things to happen. Costco maintains sales, earnings momentum; taps company vet as new chief merchant Costco Wholesale Corp.’s second-quarter earnings and sales surged as its successfully met inflation and supply chain pressures. Fast-casual salad chain to open 20 ghost kitchens in Florida Saladworks will make its food available for delivery across Central Florida through ghost kitchens set up within WingHouse Bar & Grill locations. TJX to sell stake in Russian apparel, home goods retailer The Russian invasion of Ukraine has caused a major retailer to rethink one of its investments. Walmart relaunches Mexico money transfers – at a discount Customers can once again send money from a U.S. Walmart store to a Mexican Walmart store, at a competitive price. Bed Bath & Beyond rolling out self-checkouts Bed Bath & Beyond is moving ahead with a successful pilot of self-checkout technology. American Eagle revenue hits $5 billion American Eagle Outfitters finished the year strong, fueled by continuing momentum of its Aerie brand. Hot Topic launches livestream shopping A specialty mall retailer of officially licensed entertainment and music merchandise is joining a hot interactive commerce trend. Victoria’s Secret tops Street but sees downturn ahead; to launch tween brand Supply chain challenges, inflation and global headwinds put a damper on Victoria’s Secret outlook for the year even as it reported fourth-quarter earnings and sales that beat analysts’ estimates. First Previous 631 632 633 634 635 Next Last
