Survey: Gen Z shoppers will turn to Instagram for the holidaysDesirable young consumers will increasingly utilize Instagram and other non-traditional shopping channels during the 2021 holiday season. Walmart beta tests text-to-shop featureWalmart customers may soon be able to text their shopping list. Drive-thru grocer puts in-store spin on ultrafast fulfillment A drive-thru grocery chain that fulfills orders within minutes is applying the methodology behind ultrafast delivery to in-store pickup. Retail sales unexpectedly rise in September American consumers kept shopping in September despite rising prices, supply chain disruption, the Delta variant and the end of enhanced unemployment benefits. CSA Exclusive: COVID-19 accelerates change in customer expectations A webinar from RSR Research highlighted how the pandemic has intensified an already significant period of evolution in how retailers serve customers. Amazon opens new Washington air hub, distribution facility Amazon continues to expand its Amazon Air freight capabilities. Study: Consumers follow brands on Pinterest, TikTok Brands looking for followers should create a presence on Pinterest and TikTok, and “influencers” may not be so influential. Instacart expands Quebec footprint with Sephora, Staples, H&M Instacart is expanding its presence in Quebec, including the addition of two major retailers to its platform and a major hiring initiative. Sephora introduces new same-day delivery, live help services A beauty giant is expanding its same-day delivery options and reintroducing an online shopping advisory tool. Study: 50% of frontline workers planning to resign; burnout cited as top reason Burnout is causing frontline workers — particularly those in the retail and grocery industries — to leave their jobs. NPD: September sales reveal significant retail shifts The lull in discretionary spending that typically occurs in September was largely missing this year. Exclusive Q&A: Party City gets sales bump from email marketing with AI A leading party goods retailer is utilizing artificial intelligence technology to increase the engagement and open rates of customer email campaigns. First Previous 396 397 398 399 400 Next Last