Bankruptcies, store closings weigh on retail employmentThe retail industry had the second-highest number of cuts announced by U.S.-based employers in January. Survey: Shoppers are ready for leading-edge store techA new global survey indicates consumers are receptive to brick-and-mortar innovations such as cashierless stores. Microsoft customizes store signage – at scale Microsoft retail stores are gaining the ability to deploy new signage within hours. Amazon plans first fulfillment center in Iowa Amazon will open a facility in the city of Bondurant, Iowa, in late 2020. 7-Eleven tests cashierless store concept 7-Eleven is moving forward with efforts to make in-store shopping as frictionless as possible. Sephora preps for record-setting store expansion A specialty beauty retailer will open the most North American stores in a single year in its history. Amazon electric delivery vans focus on driver safety, convenience Amazon is designing its upcoming fleet of electric vehicles to streamline delivery while eliminating emissions. Amazon dedicates new office to Alexa development Amazon’s newest tech hub will double its workforce in Santa Barbara, Calif. Starbucks improves customer experience with AI Starbucks Corp. is seeing a number of benefits from deploying artificial intelligence (AI)-equipped hardware and analytics. Walgreens launches new IT model to save costs Walgreens Boots Alliance is turning to managed services to transform its global IT function. First Previous 342 343 344 345 346 Next Last
