CSA Exclusive: Partnering for innovation, from source to shelfCSA recently spoke with Liza Amlani, principal of the consulting practice Retail Strategy Group, about major technology trends currently impacting the retail industry. Walgreens cites vaccinations, carbon in sustainability reportWalgreens Boots Alliance Inc. is highlighting its work in health and vaccine equity, while also focusing on issues such as carbon reduction and recycling. Chicken Salad Chick ramping up expansion in 2022 Chicken Salad Chick is on a roll. Robots, robots everywhere – especially in the store Robotic innovation continues spreading across the retail enterprise – popping up to automate an increasing variety of tasks. ADA lawsuit filings at all-time high California, New York, and Florida continue to lead the nation in suits filed. Foot Locker shifting vendor mix: less Nike, more DTC; opening more off-mall stores Foot Locker expects its revenue to fall this year as it expects it will no longer be able to sell as many products from its top vendor, Nike. Wayfair swings to loss in Q4 as sales fall Wayfair Inc. reported disappointing fourth-quarter revenue and earnings and a decline in active customers. Consumers placing food delivery orders say ‘hold the fee’ A new survey indicates that consumers appreciate online food delivery, but are less keen on the fees that go with it. Levi’s saves labor with robots A leading denim brand is shifting valuable labor resources from mundane tasks to higher-value initiatives with robotic automation. Grubhub teams up with Buyk for ultrafast delivery A leading same-day delivery platform will fulfill orders in 15 minutes or less through a new partnership. Bath & Body Works CEO to step down; Q4 sales rise 11% In a move that caught the industry by surprise, the chief executive of Bath & Body Works is leaving in May. Authentic Brands Group acquires majority stake in David Beckham brand Authentic Brands Group is adding another brand to its ever-expanding portfolio. First Previous 355 356 357 358 359 Next Last