Regional grocer gets jump on fraudTexas-based grocery retailer Brookshire Brothers is using advanced analytics to stay ahead of fraud schemes. Outdoor center developer registers sharp rise in lease valuesKimco Realty reported new leasing spreads of 17.4% for the first quarter. Google helps small retailers handle large call volumes Google’s Area 120 internal incubator is scaling phone-based customer service for small retailers. Walmart investing $160 million in store upgrades in New York, New Jersey Walmart continues to roll out improvements and innovations to its vast network of stores. Walmart reduces fresh food waste, improves markdowns with advanced labeling Walmart is obtaining multiple benefits from changing how fresh food products are barcoded. Rent’s up, availability’s down at retail centers Rents at shopping centers rose by almost 5% in the first quarter of 2019 compared with the same quarter last year. Banana Republic votes for synchronized merchandising Banana Republic is obtaining a clear view of merchandising activities through the cloud. CSA Exclusive: Closeout chain shifts from email to support store growth Ocean State Job Lot is adopting a real-time communication platform as part of an aggressive store and technology expansion initiative. Online grocer applies machine learning to shopping lists Farmstead is turning shopping lists into a highly targeted promotional tool with predictive analytics. Survey: Personalization works, until it gets creepy Consumers respond to personalized marketing, but retailers must respect certain boundaries. Amazon primes more markets for Whole Foods delivery, adds voice ordering Amazon continues expanding Whole Foods online delivery, and is also enabling ordering through its Alexa voice assistant. CVS Q1 crushes Street; to expand new store format CVS Health Corp. came out of the gate running in its first quarter with profit, revenue and same-store sales that beat expectations, and lifted its full-year outlook. First Previous 755 756 757 758 759 Next Last
