Retail technology strategies for the post-COVID-19 ‘new normal’The COVID-19 pandemic is not over, but consumers are adjusting their lives as serious cases fall and retailers must respond with technology. Pinterest acquires AI-based shopping platform The YesPinterest Inc. continues pushing forward with efforts to become a full-fledged e-commerce provider. ICSC: Physical retail’s transition to omnichannel sped up at the Las Vegas show Of the five “marketplace moves to watch,” two of them had to do with brick-and-mortar’s increasingly growing role in fulfillment of online orders. Walmart unveils next-gen fulfillment center model Walmart is opening four state-of-the-art fulfillment centers, dedicated to e-commerce, in the next three years. Walmart launches global employee training hub Walmart is centralizing its in-person and online employee training and leadership programs in a new global hub amid a still-tight labor market. DSW parent company Q1 sales climb; tops Street Designer Brands Inc. reported fiscal first-quarter profit and net sales ahead of expectations, with strong growth in its owned brands. Kroger launches digital marketplace for local farm produce The Kroger Co. is putting a 21st-century spin on the traditional farmers market model. UPS acquires same-day delivery platform Delivery Solutions UPS is strengthening its on-demand delivery and pickup capabilities with a new purchase. Blue Apron joins Walmart Marketplace A leading meal kit delivery service is becoming a third-party Walmart seller. Circle K in big rollout of self-checkout technology Circle K is getting “smart” about its checkouts. First Previous 240 241 242 243 244 Next Last
