Tech Viewpoint: Target’s POS outage — two wrongs and a rightLooking back on the POS outage that paralyzed Target stores nationwide on June 15, it seems the discounter got two things wrong, but one big thing right. Amazon offers Gen Z-friendly online college storeAmazon’s new Off-to-College store includes features such as influencer-curated style guides and textbook rentals. Walmart ‘Open Call’ will bring new products to store shelves Walmart’s sixth annual Open Call event has concluded, and more than 100 participants are moving on to the next step. Amazon’s newest competitor has youthful edge Verishop is pursuing millennial and Gen Z shoppers with influencers and social responsibility. L.L. Bean and Uber bring summer to the city A major outdoor retailer and leading rideshare service are teaming up to ensure urban consumers don’t miss out on warm-weather fun. Best Buy ups its service game in deal with Apple Best Buy is giving customers another service-related reason to visit its stores. Hopeful entrepreneurs descend on Walmart for annual ‘open call’ It was make it or break it time for more than 500 invited entrepreneurs invited to Walmart headquarters in Bentonville, Arkansas, hoping to land the deal of a lifetime. Word of mouth drives new customers The recommendation that consumers rely on most when it comes to driving brand awareness is decidedly low tech. Pinterest expands e-commerce capabilities – with a little help from its friends Some new participants are joining Pinterest’s burgeoning shopping program. Target digital ad platform enters programmatic advertising space Roundel, Target’s rebooted in-house media company, is partnering with a digital ad exchange. First Previous 272 273 274 275 276 Next Last
