Survey: Cost, convenience drive direct-to-consumer popularityA substantial majority of shoppers have engaged in direct-to-consumer (DTC) commerce. Pitney Bowes speeds up parcel sorting with smart robotsA global commerce solutions provider is deploying robotic parcel sorting technology in its U.S. e-commerce hubs. 5Qs for Andy Graiser on restructuring in a year with no playbooks What might the fates of thousands of distressed retailers and hundreds of shutdown owners of retail centers have been in 2020? Panera Bread sells Au Bon Pain chain A franchisee of more than 400 quick-serve restaurants and convenience stores has assumed the role of franchisor. Men’s Wearhouse takes measurements – with a survey A specialty menswear retailer is leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to remove measuring tape, scanners, and photos from the fitting process. Coach, Dermalogica dive into immersive virtual retailing Two vertical specialty brands are providing with lifelike, 3D virtual experiences for wholesale buyers and customers. Bed Bath & Beyond Q1 sales top estimates, loss narrows; raises sales forecast Bed Bath & Beyond reported strong sales for its first quarter even as its profit missed expectations amid costs related to its turnaround efforts. Canadian performance apparel brand Duer expanding in the U.S. Vancouver-based maker of what it calls “the world’s most comfortable pants” is adding a second U.S. outpost. Amazon bringing robotic fulfillment to Alberta Amazon plans to open its first Amazon robotics fulfillment center in the Canadian province of Alberta in 2022. Owner of Fatburger, Johnny Rockets makes $442.5 million acquisition Fat Brands is making an acquisition that will more than double its footprint. First Previous 471 472 473 474 475 Next Last
