Amazon Q3 profit falls and misses StreetHeavy investments in Prime’s one-day delivery roll-out and other initiatives, including its cloud business, took a toll on Amazon’s profit in the third quarter. Drugstore co-op eases access to omnichannel photo pickupIndependent Pharmacy Cooperative (IPC) is ensuring its member retailers can provide in-store printing of digital photos. Best Buy supports technology education with special promotion Best Buy is donating 5% of profits from select items to its Teen Tech Centers program. High street rents decline in New York City For upwardly mobile brands desiring a showcase on Broadway in SoHo or on Madison Avenue in New York, now’s the time to grab a space. SPECS Show Update Physical retail will be top of mind at Chain Store Age’s annual SPECS Show. The event, now in its 56th year, will be held at the Gaylord Texan in Grapevine (Dallas), Texas, March 15-17, 2020. Adidas re-imagines retail with digitally-inspired store focused on service Adidas has opened a store that combines an array of digital innovations with a strong emphasis on service and brand immersion. Report: Amazon supports employee health program with acquisition Amazon is reportedly purchasing a digital health startup to help provide Amazon Care services. Study: Stores haven’t got what customers want Retailers are lagging well behind customer preferences when it comes to in-store technology. REI piloting used-gear buy back program as part of ambitious sustainability move REI will once again shut down its operations on Black Friday. But the co-op is framing the action as part of a much wider effort. Deloitte: Promotions, free shipping most important to holiday shoppers Holiday shoppers are looking for discounts and also for free shipping (even if they have to wait for it). First Previous 815 816 817 818 819 Next Last
