Consumer sentiment gets a bounceAfter some rough going due to the partial government shutdown and stock market fluctuations, consumers are feeling more positive about the economy — at least most of them are. Next-Gen CFO: The enabler of strategic change in retailFrom supply chain innovation to the introduction of advanced in-store experiences, today’s retail sector looks radically different to the industry of a decade ago. Ulta Beauty on fire in Q4; opening 80 stores in 2019 Ulta Beauty on Thursday reported results for its fourth quarter that beat the Street amid a surge in store traffic and online sales. Kroger enables pinpoint marketing on Pinterest The Kroger Co. is making it easier for brands to target its shoppers on Pinterest. Study: How much influence do online influencers have? A new study reveals the actual impact of online influencers on consumer spend. Study: Last mile retail delivery not keeping up with customer needs Last mile retail delivery providers agree that high-quality customer experience is crucial, but often lack the tools to provide it. Study: Online retail fraud attacks on the rise Attempts to defraud online retailers have increased for the second year in a row, with food and beverages and online electronics seeing the biggest increases. Online health retailer gets real smart with AI-based customer interactions PureFormulas is automating conversations with customers using artificial intelligence (AI) technology. Jack in the Box adds mobile shopping to menu Fast-food hamburger chain Jack in the Box is popping up on customer smartphones. Study: How can you detect and prevent insider threats? Retailers face potential internal security challenges, but can take steps to identify and impede them. Costco Q2 earnings crush Street; raises minimum wage again Costco Wholesale Corp. reported a sharp increase in same-store sales for the holiday quarter. Google visualizes new way to digitally connect retailers and consumers Google is leveraging the increasingly visual nature of search for e-commerce. First Previous 202 203 204 205 206 Next Last