Lowe’s to launch beta version of mobile room-scanning toolA home improvement giant will soon offer what it calls a “spatial commerce” experience on its iOS app. X/SPECS Puts Spotlight on Physical RetailThe future of brick-and-mortar retail took center stage at Chain Store Age’s 19th annual X/SPECS, the exclusive event for executives involved in the planning/design, construction and facilities management of retail stores and restaurants. Uber to pilot on-demand robotic delivery Uber is joining the increasingly crowded field of delivery platforms using autonomous robots to deliver fresh products. Walmart moves driverless truck pilot into historic full deployment Walmart is the first company to use autonomous delivery trucks with no safety driver in the “middle mile” of its supply chain. Soebys opens first 'flexstore' in North America Sobeys has opened a supermarket that gives new meaning to the word flexible. Fleet Feet to acquire JackRabbit Fleet Feet continues to expand through acquisitions. Meta (formerly Facebook) reportedly mulls opening physical stores The company formerly known as Facebook may be entering the brick-and-mortar space. Giant to offer COVID-19 shots for younger children Giant Food is the latest retailer to receive approval for administering the COVID-19 vaccine to children ages 5-to-11-years-old. Express recruits brand ambassadors A fashion apparel retailer is training style-conscious consumers to promote and sell select merchandise. Hudson’s Bay holiday promo includes store displays, TikTok contest A leading Canadian department store retailer is unveiling a comprehensive omnichannel holiday promotional campaign. Survey: Online grocery shoppers are more loyal Omnichannel grocers may want to target digital customers with their branding and promotional efforts. Block of Oak Street snags top price paid for a Chicago retail asset in five years A block that lists Chanel, Van Cleef & Arpels, and Moncler on its retail roster has been purchased by Union Investment Real Estate for an undisclosed price. First Previous 1322 1323 1324 1325 1326 Next Last
