Retail sales unexpectedly rise in SeptemberAmerican consumers kept shopping in September despite rising prices, supply chain disruption, the Delta variant and the end of enhanced unemployment benefits. Poshmark acquires sneaker authentication platformPoshmark Inc. has purchased Suede One, a solution using machine learning, computer vision, and human review to virtually authenticate sneakers. Interest in store credit cards plunges Consumer interest in-store credit cards is on the wane this holiday season. 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. Walmart beta tests text-to-shop feature Walmart customers may soon be able to text their shopping list. ICSC: 85% of holiday shoppers plan to spend money in physical stores A new forecast is bullish on in-store and mall shopping for the holiday season. Survey: Customers will abandon a poor login experience Digital retailers need to ensure their online login and authentication processes are quick and easy, as well as secure. Survey: Gen Z shoppers will turn to Instagram for the holidays Desirable young consumers will increasingly utilize Instagram and other non-traditional shopping channels during the 2021 holiday season. 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. 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. First Previous 474 475 476 477 478 Next Last
