Consumer sentiment improves in early DecemberSentiment among U.S consumers turned more positive in the beginning of December as inflation concerns eased to a 15-month low. Report: Walmart-backed fintech plans to enter buy now, pay later spaceA fintech startup whose investors include Walmart will reportedly begin offering a buy now, pay later (BNPL) solution as soon as 2023. Construction materials prices inch down in November Construction materials prices declined month-over-month in November, but still remain at elevated levels. RH acquires two companies as it climbs up ‘luxury mountain;’ to remodel all stores RH (formerly known as Restoration Hardware) has made two acquisitions as part of its ongoing brand transformation and strategy to be a leader in luxury. Bad customer experiences cost businesses $200 billion-plus annually A poor in-store experience can have a major cost impact on a business. Survey reveals disconnect in supply chain automation adoption Usage of supply chain automation technology does not match industry recognition of its importance. Costco to open 24 new stores; Q1 sales up 8.1% Costco Wholesale Club reported first-quarter sales and earnings that missed Street estimates as it deals with inflation and higher operating expenses. Sweetgreen redesigns app for enhanced ordering, loyalty Sweetgreen has completed an upgrade across its mobile web, Android, and iOS customer experiences. Starbucks pilots metaverse loyalty program Starbucks has launched a beta version of an NFT-based extension of its popular digital loyalty program. Amazon wins Cyber Weekend, capturing nearly 18% of all sales Some retailers performed better than others over Black Friday and the three days that followed (Cyber Weekend.) First Previous 279 280 281 282 283 Next Last
