What Retailers Need to Know About COVID-19 and HVACUnder the pandemic’s ongoing public health and economic impact, retailers are being challenged to do everything possible to lower the risk of COVID-19 transmission in their indoor shopping areas and work environments. What keeps CEOs up at night?America’s CEOs are concerned about taxes, optimistic about trade and eager to return to the office. Walmart keeps store operations cool with IoT Walmart manages temperature, operating functions and energy use in stores using a network of connected Internet of Things (IoT) devices. Ikea builds consumer app into shopping platform Ikea U.S. is enabling customers to buy products directly through the its app for home delivery and in-store pick-up. Survey: E-commerce growth drives fulfillment transformation plans Retailers are increasingly seeking to automate their fulfillment centers in response to increasing consumer adoption of e-commerce. Walgreens makes significant investment in pharmacy automation Walgreens Boots Alliance is acquiring the majority share of a pharmacy automation technology company. Jewel-Osco pilots automated grocery pickup kiosk An Albertsons banner is the first American grocer to let customers pick up online grocery orders at a contactless kiosk. Why implementing a hybrid cloud should be your New Year’s resolution Many retailers have adjusted to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic by committing to online-only sales and expanded sales periods. CSA Exclusive: Verizon says COVID-19 changes will continue into 2021 According to Verizon Media, omnichannel fulfillment and augmented reality are two retail trends from 2020 that should accelerate in the new year. Amazon has record-breaking 2020 holiday season Amazon hit new highs in sales and number of products shipped during the 2020 holiday season. First Previous 296 297 298 299 300 Next Last
