Alex and Ani outsources warehousing and fulfillmentAlex and Ani is moving its inventory into third-party warehouses and utilizing a hosted last-mule delivery platform. Costco Q2 sales up 6.5%; expands into two new countriesCostco Wholesale Corp. posted second-quarter earnings that beat Street estimates as it joined other retailers in noting softening discretionary sales. Toyota drives online sales with augmented reality Toyota is providing an immersive, augmented reality (AR)-based experience to promote a new car model. Save Mart automates picking and packing at dark store The Save Mart Companies is supporting a same-day grocery delivery and pick-up service with automated micro-fulfillment technology. Consumer confidence declines in February amid signs of spending pullback Consumers are worried about what the future will bring. Reimagining the store Three retailers are creating their own very different models for the “store of the future.” Ikea takes part in forest protection initiative Global home furnishings retailer Ikea is working to ensure the sustainability of the wood used in textile products it sells. Arsenal Yards grows its tenant roster by 30% The four-year-old mixed-use project adds Bond Vet, F45 Training, Chip City, and more. Best Buy warns of declining CE sales; to expand outlet store footprint Best Buy Co. reported fourth-quarter earnings and sales that beat expectations but offered weak full-year guidance. Kroger to invest over $770 million in employees in 2023 The Kroger Co. is making a big investment this year that will raise employee wages and support comprehensive benefits. Macy’s Q4 better than expected; expects spending to remain under pressure Macy’s reported fourth-quarter profit and sales declines but still beat Wall Street estimates. Walmart to nearly double health center footprint Walmart is doubling down on its freestanding health center format. First Previous 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 Next Last
