Data & Analytics

Retail Legislative And Regulatory Outlook for 2020
For better or worse, most of the legislative and regulatory issues important to the retail community will be addressed (or not) through the lens of the 2020 presidential election cycle.
Loblaw streamlines BOPIS even more
A leading Canadian grocer will pilot automated fulfillment of its buy-online-pickup-in-store offering.

NRF: Younger consumers show surprising holiday retail trend

Consumers under 25 are more likely to engage in a “traditional” shopping activity over Thanksgiving weekend.
Retail sales mixed in October

Retail sales rebounded in October, but the gains were fueled mostly by online and grocery.
Amazon bets on Las Vegas with new development, hiring

An e-tail giant is opening a new office and more than doubling its workforce in Sin City.
Michaels adds new position to its exec leadership team

The Michaels Companies has tapped a Dick’s Sporting Goods executive to head up its omnichannel efforts.
Many retailers still lack response plans for cyberattacks

Online threats facing retailers are becoming more complex and threatening, but many retailers are still unprepared to deal with such attacks.
CSA Exclusive: How holiday sales are evolving

Cyber Monday sales may be starting to eclipse those of Black Friday, among other changes happening in holiday retailing.
Three predictions for retail drone delivery

The era of drone delivery in retail is finally arriving, but what will it actually entail?
CSA Exclusive: B&H boosts store traffic with online scheduling

A specialty audio/video technology retailer is streamlining customer access to expert consultations.
Retail Beat: Ahold, Kroger talk about improved shopper targeting

In today’s disrupted environment, targeting the right shoppers with the right messages is crucial — not only for attracting new shoppers but retaining existing ones as well.
Nordstrom invests in plus-size luxury apparel start-up

A rising online player in the size-inclusive luxury fashion market has a new investor.