Survey: Store systems failures pose major inconvenience to c-storesAlmost all convenience retailers experience store-level technology failures, with significant financial impact. Survey: Retailers struggle with omnichannel growthRetailers are aware of sharp increases in BOPIS and curbside pickup orders, but are falling behind in their response. What vendors need to know to negotiate with Amazon Higher benefits take bite out of Costco Q2 earnings; testing curbside pickup Costco Wholesale Corp. reported fourth-quarter earnings below Wall Street expectations. Big Lots Q4 mixed; accelerating store openings Big Lots reported a fourth-quarter profit that beat analysts’ expectations and provided an upbeat outlook for the first quarter. Gap swings to Q4 profit buoyed by Old Navy, Athleta; optimistic on 2021 Gap Inc. reported disappointing fourth-quarter sales amid global store closures and ongoing declines at its namesake and Banana Republic brands. CSA reveals Top Women in Retail Tech honorees Chain Store Age honored 17 outstanding female leaders in technology at its Top Women in Retail Tech awards event, which was held virtually on March 4.. Eyemart Express sees potential in buy now, pay later offering A Dallas-based value optical chain is launching a flexible payment option in its stores across the nation by the end of March. NRF: Signs point to potential record sales growth in 2021 — depending on COVID-19 The pandemic remains the largest uncertainty and the biggest risk the economy faces in 2021. Leading female retail tech execs see progress, call for more growth Women are obtaining more influence in the retail technology industry, with positive results for companies, customers and society in general. First Previous 583 584 585 586 587 Next Last