Digitalization gives retailers essential tools to combat inflationIn June, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics announced that over the last year prices surged, exemplifying a key post-pandemic challenge facing retailers. BJ’s Wholesale Club tops Street in record-breaking Q2BJ’s Wholesale Club Holdings Inc. beat analyst expectations as it reported its best-ever earnings in the second quarter of fiscal 2022. Weather again cools off Lowe’s fiscal performance; employees get bonus For the second straight quarter, Lowe’s Companies Inc. reported year-over-year declines in revenues and earnings. TikTok launches new ad solution in time for holidays TikTok is expanding its capabilities as an advertising platform. The next era of DTC is ‘direct-to-community’ As we begin to emerge from the pandemic, one of the most important learnings about commerce is that people want to shop their values and build more genuine relationships with businesses. Wendy’s centralizes data management at POS The Wendy’s Company is capturing POS data for better decision-making. Jet’s Pizza automates order management with phone bot A regional Midwest pizza chain is enabling customers to place phone orders with an artificially intelligent phone bot. Exclusive: Kroger targets crime with video technology The Kroger Co. is utilizing real-time video monitoring to detect and prevent organized retail crime incidents in its stores. Newegg targets laptop shoppers Newegg Commerce Inc. continues to offer personalization tools aimed at customers seeking specific types of computers. Weis Markets ensures product freshness with AI A mid-Atlantic grocer is streamlining fresh food operations with an artificial intelligence and machine learning platform. Adobe: Overall online prices dropped in July — but one category hits record YOY high Consumers got some relief in July — at least online — as overall prices dropped after 25 straight months of inflation. Study: Buy now, pay later poised for substantial global growth New data suggests that several factors will help drive usage of buy now, pay later (BNPL) flexible installment payments in the next five years. First Previous 53 54 55 56 57 Next Last