Pandemic accelerated tech product launchesThe pandemic saw brands deploy a host of tech innovations to connect with shoppers. Urban Edge’s investment in Puerto Rican outlet center is paying offUrban Edge Properties has pumped $21 million dollars into The Outlets at Montehiedra in San Juan. Shoppers focused on value and convenience over brand loyalty, says survey Brand loyalty took a back seat to other factors among shoppers during COVID-19 and the trend is expected to continue. Restaurant chain that customers are most satisfied with is…. A quick-service brand has taken the top spot for the seventh consecutive year in an annual customer satisfaction survey. Former steel plant to become top stop on Birmingham’s Rotary Trail The Birmingham, Ala., Rotary Club built the quarter-mile Rotary Trail in the center of town. Walmart offers online career help to military veterans and spouses Walmart is launching a new digital platform, “Find-a-Future,” aimed at providing assistance to veterans and their spouses. David’s Bridal publishes omnichannel wedding lookbook The nation’s leading bridal retailer is releasing print and digital versions of a seasonal guide for wedding looks, designs, and collections. Timberland to take back its used products Timberland is launching a global product take-back program as part of its overall sustainability commitment. Survey: Apparel shopping, livestreaming show promise post-pandemic A new survey indicates that as consumers emerge from COVID-19, they want to look good and are interested in live online shopping events. Study: Shoppers returning to stores as ‘new normal’ settles in A majority of consumers expect their shopping habits to be back to pre-pandemic levels by or before the end of this year. Forever 21 hires social influencers for livestream events at scale A fast fashion retailer is speeding up the process of locating and signing social media influencers to host livestream shopping sessions. Amazon bringing robotic fulfillment to Alberta Amazon plans to open its first Amazon robotics fulfillment center in the Canadian province of Alberta in 2022. First Previous 1424 1425 1426 1427 1428 Next Last