Amazon integrates Roblox into its kids holiday gift bookAmazon is taking its holiday toy guide to the next level by adding metaverse and social media features. IBM: Economic, other worries replace COVID-19 concerns among holiday shoppersUncertainty around inflation, gas prices and supply chain is driving consumers’ holiday plans. Sponsored Why Progressive Created an ESOP Structure An ESOP transformed Progressive for its employees and customers. Analysis: Data is the real gold in the Kroger-Albertsons deal Kroger’s $24.6 billion deal to buy Albertsons would change the U.S. grocery landscape, creating a mega grocery chain. Climate Pledge Arena expands availability of palm-based payment The home arena of the Seattle Kraken professional hockey franchise is rolling out Amazon One palm-based payment technology at more stores. Exclusive Q&A: Metaverse offers opportunity across retail enterprise Retailers can leverage metaverse technology in areas including omnichannel commerce, personalization, product development, and loyalty. Core retail sales inch up in September Core retail sales remained solid on a monthly basis in September and saw another year-over-year gain despite an interest rate hike from the Federal Reserve and continuing inflation. Jack in the Box continues digital transformation with site, app revamp One of the nation’s largest hamburger chains is launching a brand-new ordering website and native mobile app. Instacart offers shoppers chance for extra earnings Instacart is notifying delivery personnel of certain days that will feature a bump in compensation. Prime Early Access Sale – three surprising results Now that the Amazon Prime Early Access Sale is over, it’s time to look back and see what the industry can take away from this event. Report: Kroger and Albertsons in merger talks The U.S. grocery landscape could shift if a reported possible acquisition goes through. Secondary market goods help holiday shoppers beat inflation As consumers continue to face consistently high inflation, discretionary spending will be far less this holiday season than in years past. First Previous 259 260 261 262 263 Next Last