Gartner: Four steps to stay competitive with supply chain disruptorsChief supply chain officers (CSCOs) of traditional organizations need to adapt their strategies to meet the challenges of digital giants and start-ups. Chick-fil-A tops in fast-food brand ‘intimacy’Chick-fil-A is tops when it comes to forming emotional bonds with customers. Amazon applies machine learning to fresh grocery experience Amazon is ensuring Amazon Fresh brick-and-mortar stores and online deliveries both meet localized customer demand. Bed Bath & Beyond adds marketing firepower Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. has appointed two new strategic marketing leaders. Walmart to test grocery deliveries to customer homes via a ‘smart’ cooler Walmart is once again expanding competition with Amazon in grocery delivery Five Below holiday sales jump Five Below’s holiday sales exceeded its expectations. Hudson taking flight with Amazon cashierless store platform A second travel retailer is bringing the Amazon “Just Walk Out” technology solution to airport stores. Digital global holiday spend skyrockets year-over-year Consumers spent 50% more online globally during the 2020 holiday season than they did in the 2019 holiday season. Tommy Hilfiger exec takes reins of Ashley Stewart Ashley Stewart has named a fashion retail veteran as its new chief executive. Survey: Social media shows promise as e-commerce channel A new consumer survey indicates that roughly half of consumers respond to social media as a marketing and commerce channel. Starbucks investing $100 million in small businesses, community projects Starbucks Corp. is launching a new initiative to support small businesses and community development projects in minority areas. Merchandise returns totaled $428 billion in 2020; top categories of returns were… Merchandise returns totaled approximately 10.6% of total U.S. retail sales last year. First Previous 1568 1569 1570 1571 1572 Next Last