Japan’s Rakuten acquires U.S. mobile pickup startupA Japanese e-retailing giant just gained a way to step up its curbside pick-up game. Retailers and ATM networks launch coalition to promote card payment securityRetailers and financial service companies have joined together to help guide the nation toward a faster and more secure payments system. Walmart reportedly partnering with Tencent on ‘smart’ retail services A new partnership could give Walmart’s digital operations in China a huge boost. Survey: Lidl striking chord with U.S. shoppers Shoppers — particularly younger ones — are warming up to German discount grocer Lidl, which entered the United States market one year ago. Conn’s in Q1 comeback Specialty retailer Conn’s swung to a profit in its first quarter and posted its first monthly same-store sales increase in two years. The highest users of retail credit cards are found in… Some metro areas are home to heavy users of retail cards while other locations have a population who use retail cards more sparingly. Stitch Fix nabs Google marketer; launches new line Apparel subscription service Stitch Fix has a new marketing chief—and a new merchandise offering. Study: Consumers not completely sold on voice-assisted shopping Voice-assisted shopping still has a ways to go when it comes to being a primary source for online searches and purchases. Shoplifting Deterrent: Facial recognition software Numerous studies indicate that shoplifting is one of the most common, but least detected and reported crimes in the U.S. today. First Look: Lids rolling out new store format Lids Sports Group is rolling out a new store prototype that puts an emphasis on high-tech personalization. First Previous 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 Next Last
