Guest Column: This Might Change How You think About Price OptimizationMore than half of retailers are investing in artificial intelligence this year, and if you’re reading this, you’re probably working for one of them. J.Crew swings to Q4 loss; taking ‘immediate’ action to reverse courseJ.Crew Group struggled in the fourth quarter amid inventory write-downs and strategies that ultimately proved unsuccessful. Starbucks sees greener pastures for consumer app, lids and straws Starbucks’ sustainability efforts will include mobile tracking of ingredients for packaged coffee. Starbucks invests in new fund for food, retail start-ups; to modernize stores Starbucks Corp. is looking to boost its future growth with innovative start-ups and an updated customer experience. Survey: Consumers want more connected store experiences Brick-and-mortar stores remain dominant, but customers want omnichannel options in the physical store. Starbucks perks up rewards program Starbucks is making its rewards program more customer friendly as it looks to appeal to a wider range of customers and keep growing membership. Report: Walmart to stop mobile price-matching Walmart will reportedly soon remove the Savings Catcher automated refund tool from its consumer app. Four Strategies Retailers Can Use to Weather Higher Shipping Costs There are a number of strategies that can be used to absorb the higher costs and continue delivering a top-notch customer experience-free shipping still included. Aldo optimizes shipping from store with AI Footwear retailer Aldo Group realizes the best ship-from-store options do not always take the fewest steps. Farmstead goes sustainable delivery route Online grocer Farmstead is the latest e-commerce retailer looking to deliver goods, not carbon, and maybe save a few bucks in the process. First Previous 929 930 931 932 933 Next Last
