Amazon launches holiday deals event for last-minute shoppersAmazon was one of the first retailers to offer holiday discounts this year, and now is acting to be one of the last. Costco to open 24 new stores; Q1 sales up 8.1%Costco Wholesale Club reported first-quarter sales and earnings that missed Street estimates as it deals with inflation and higher operating expenses. Report: Walmart-backed fintech plans to enter buy now, pay later space A fintech startup whose investors include Walmart will reportedly begin offering a buy now, pay later (BNPL) solution as soon as 2023. Construction materials prices inch down in November Construction materials prices declined month-over-month in November, but still remain at elevated levels. Survey reveals disconnect in supply chain automation adoption Usage of supply chain automation technology does not match industry recognition of its importance. Consumer sentiment improves in early December Sentiment among U.S consumers turned more positive in the beginning of December as inflation concerns eased to a 15-month low. RH acquires two companies as it climbs up ‘luxury mountain;’ to remodel all stores RH (formerly known as Restoration Hardware) has made two acquisitions as part of its ongoing brand transformation and strategy to be a leader in luxury. Bad customer experiences cost businesses $200 billion-plus annually A poor in-store experience can have a major cost impact on a business. Q&A: Batteries Plus digital head focuses on personalization, inventory Batteries Plus is undergoing transformation as a veteran digital executive joins the company. Grubhub continues rolling out campus delivery robots Online and mobile food-ordering and delivery platform Grubhub is expanding its use of autonomous delivery robots at colleges nationwide. First Previous 1175 1176 1177 1178 1179 Next Last
