Deloitte: Contactless and online shopping in big demand this holiday seasonConsumer anxiety over COVID-19 means retailers who remove the need for personal contact from shopping may have the brightest holiday. Halloween is coming – banish these ‘monsters’ from your supply chainThe spooky time of year is here, and your supply chain is not immune to being haunted by hobgoblins of technological inefficiency, opaqueness, and obsolescence. Amazon pays customers for providing additional shopping data Amazon is extending its tracking of customer purchase habits beyond the limits of its own e-commerce site. eBay takes on Amazon in refurbished market eBay is opening a dedicated storefront for refurbished inventory in time for the holidays. Commentary: Reverse the Bullwhip Effect As the global pandemic continues to affect the retail industry, retailers and store operators must stay ahead of the curve to stay afloat. Sam’s Club keeps the floors clean – with help from robots A leading warehouse club retailer is expanding its investment in robotic floor scrubbing technology. Google introduces new e-commerce tools for retailers and consumers Participants on both sides of e-commerce retailing are getting new features from Google just in time for the holidays. Forrester: Five predictions for retail 2021 Retailers will invest more in logistics than any other line item in 2021 and mall operators will entirely reinvent themselves and their business operations. Gap Inc. announces store closures, off-mall strategy Gap Inc. is moving away from the mall. Amazon opens second Amazon Fresh store Amazon is expanding the footprint of its high-tech grocery store format in California. First Previous 642 643 644 645 646 Next Last