Tech Viewpoint: Three reasons Google’s GDPR fine matters to U.S. retailGoogle’s record $57 million fine for violating the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) should serve as a wakeup call for retailers everywhere. Starbucks brews up strong first quarterStarbucks Corp. came out of the gate running in its first quarter, with sales and earnings that beat Street estimates. Ikea continues solar, electric vehicle commitment Ikea’s upcoming store in Norfolk, Va., will have the area’s largest solar array. Update on new shipping and mailing rates Recent increases by FedEx and UPS and the pending Jan. 27 rate increase for the U.S. Postal Service will bring challenges and opportunities for business in 2019. Fred’s streamlines labor management Discount value retailer Fred’s Inc. is supporting growth by getting a better view of when and where store associates are needed. Ralph Lauren provides consumer-type experience for golf wholesalers Wholesale partners of Ralph Lauren’s golf business can now go shopping. Walmart sparks interest in training with gamified app Walmart is making the serious business of employee training fun. CVS Pharmacy unveils ‘beauty marks’ in stores CVS Pharmacy is well ahead of schedule towards meeting its 2020 goal of full transparency for all its beauty imagery. Sam’s Club extends Synchrony partnership across channels Sam’s Club, the wholesale club store division of Walmart, will keep offering omnichannel payment options through Synchrony. Walmart takes hard look at online soft declines Walmart is piloting a means of automatically retrying online payments that are rejected due to issuer error. First Previous 958 959 960 961 962 Next Last
