Import growth levels out, but supply chain challenges persistThe holiday season is over but supply chain challenges continue. 2022 – The year of Web 3.0?Retailers will be active in “Web 3.0” technologies such as metaverse, NFTs, and cryptocurrency in 2022. Former Amazon exec joins C-suite at Lululemon Lululemon Athletica Inc. is accelerating its at-home fitness business with the appointment of a new executive. Papa John’s signs biggest franchise deal in its history Papa John’s International is going big in one of the world’s fastest-growing pizza delivery markets. Rihanna’s SavageXFenty brand opening stores in five U.S. cities Pop superstar and fashion and beauty mogul Rihanna is taking her billion-dollar lingerie brand to physical retail. Small- and midsized businesses embrace ‘future-proof’ technology The uncertainty caused by the pandemic has been challenging for small- and midsized retailers that lack the vast resources of larger organizations. The return of the automat Quick-service food arrived in America in 1902 when Horn & Hardart introduced the automat. The retailers with the best omnichannel customer service are… The largest retailer-owned hardware cooperative in the world took the top spot in a ranking of retailers with the best omnichannel overall customer service, discovery and purchase. Mastercard: Retail sales strong in December, capping robust holiday season Retail sales in December closed out the year on a high note. Sensormatic: Holiday store traffic up over last year More consumers shopped in stores this year than last. They also shopped earlier in the season. First Previous 1468 1469 1470 1471 1472 Next Last