Amazon plans new supply chain facility in LouisianaAmazon is opening its first robotics fulfillment center in the state of Louisiana. NPD: Three critical trends affecting retailers in coming months are…New policies regarding the return to work, reopening of schools for in-person learning and the resurgence of travel will have enormous implications for the retail industry. Party City narrows loss, gives upbeat outlook Party City Holdco reported a smaller-than-expected first-quarter loss and sales that beat estimates even as social gatherings remained constricted. Amazon invested more than $700 million in brand protection in 2020 Amazon is using artificial and human intelligence to spot and prevent product counterfeiting. Southwest c-store retailer plans touchless checkout – minus barcodes Delek U.S. Holdings is bringing computer vision-based self-checkout technology to select convenience stores this summer. Retail cargo imports set record Imports at retail container ports hit a new record this spring and volume during the first half of 2021 even amid ongoing disruption. Best Buy, Whole Foods Market top COVID-19 store safety measures ranking Best Buy and Whole Foods Market were the big winners in Ipsos’ Health and Safety Best Brand Awards. Monthly impulse spending jumps 51% year-over-year Americans are once again buying on impulse — mostly in bed via smartphones. Prime Day is next month – three steps to take now Amazon has all but confirmed Prime Day will take place in June – and it’s not too late to prepare. Eddie Bauer acquired Authentic Brands Group and the SPARC Group keep expanding their portfolios. First Previous 496 497 498 499 500 Next Last
