CSA Exclusive: Innovation comes to exception-based loss preventionException-based reporting for loss prevention is being enhanced with technologies such as 5G networking, video analytics, RFID, and blockchain. Virtual shopping boosts conversions at furniture rental retailer Cort is enabling customers to virtually interact with and view furniture products, and seeing positive financial results. Inflation concerns top of mind among consumers — here’s what they would cut first Inflation is the predominant economic concern among consumers, although it hasn’t dictated their spending decisions yet. Twitter pilots new shopping feature Twitter is beta testing a new social commerce offering called Twitter Shops. NRF chief economist talks about inflation Inflation is at a 40-year high and isn’t hitting all consumers as hard as top-line numbers might suggest. But it will still play a key role. Bad customer service puts brands at risk Consumers do not give brands a lot of leeway in the level of service they expect. How AI, control towers and robotics can help combat inflation Inflation is a serious concern for U.S. consumers, with prices reaching a new high in January. Instacart enhanced shopper support includes new app features Instacart is introducing three new services specifically aimed at its more than 600,000 part-time and independently contracted shoppers. Salesforce: Inflation pushes online revenue up even as consumers shopped less February 2021 saw U.S. consumers less willing to shop online. Amazon joins federal effort to create bio-friendly plastic Amazon is partnering with a Department of Energy (DOE) initiative to create recyclable plastic materials. First Previous 417 418 419 420 421 Next Last
