Are men the salvation of brick-and-mortar retail?Mall retailers have long considered women to be their primary shoppers, but all that might be about to change. Report: In-store customers want to be left aloneShoppers are increasingly looking to in-store technology for customer service versus personal assistance from store associates. Three Key Elements to a Successful Click and Collect Solution There’s no doubt about it, this past year witnessed continued massive change in the retail landscape. Report: J.C. Penney to embark on hiring spree J.C. Penney is looking for a few good people to man one of its call centers. Report: Convenience store giant banks on AI in a big way overseas 7-Eleven plans to add innovative biometrics and analysis technologies, including facial recognition, to better engage its customers in Thailand. Tiffany & Co.’s Q4 sales, 2018 forecast disappoints Increased operational investments took a toll on Tiffany & Co.’s fourth quarter results, and are expected to “hinder near-term growth.” Top Legal Issues for Retailers Enhancing Customer Experience with New Formats The nature of retail is changing, and the days of treating shopping as a mere transaction are largely over. Ulta Beauty Q4 earnings miss; to open 100 stores Ulta Beauty is not backing down in 2018 from its aggressive expansion. Report: Walmart to ‘vigorously defend’ itself against claims in whistleblower lawsuit Walmart’s fast-growing e-commerce division is garnering more attention — but for a completely different reason. Study: Majority of voice-assisted device owners never make a purchase Despite the promise of voice commerce, consumers are slow to adopt voice-assisted devices for shopping and browsing. Report: Walmart’s new patent filings could automate farming Walmart may ask agricultural partners to consider using drones to tend to their farms. Study: Amazon’s partners fuel future growth in fashion Despite Amazon’s expanding private-label business, the company’s growth in fashion currently relies on third-party merchandise. First Previous 915 916 917 918 919 Next Last
