Forrester: Five retail predictions for 2023Online-only brands are in for reckoning in 2023: Develop a physical presence of some kind or stumble. Lowe’s opens tech hubLowe’s Cos. Inc. is centralizing its technology development activities in a new “center of excellence.” Sephora sees 500% rise in curbside pickups in pilot with Brookfield Properties The curbside business of the nation’s leading beauty chain has gotten a makeover from the mall owner’s newly introduced Curbcierge service. Target expands collaboration with Apple with free subscriptions, more shops Target Corp.’s collaboration with Apple continues to evolve. Mall Do’s and Don’ts: Merge your malls with omnichannel It’s now clear, says Trademark CEO Terry Montesi, that omnichannel is the ultimate channel. Simon teams up with global retail giant for livestream shopping in China Premium mall owner Simon and Shop Premium Outlets are participating in a global shopping festival. Walmart Health details big expansion in Florida Walmart continues to expand its freestanding health center concept. Aldi expands delivery and curbside service in U.S. Aldi U.S. is developing a new omnichannel delivery and curbside pickup offering. Survey: Price, delivery motivate holiday shoppers A new survey reveals what factors will draw customers to retailers this holiday season – and some that won’t help much. Shoppes at Park Place sells for $85 million in Fla. JLL Capital Markets has closed a sale on a “once-in-a-lifetime” real estate asset in Tampa. Survey: Shoppers want easy returns, mobile and self-checkout Customers are returning to stores, but they want an omnichannel experience while they are there. Amazon pilots self-navigating robots in fulfillment centers Amazon is testing next-generation robots that use artificial intelligence and computer vision to roam freely throughout fulfillment centers. First Previous 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 Next Last