Walmart partners with Ford for autonomous vehicle delivery pilotWalmart is continuing to expand its efforts to fulfill online orders with self-driving delivery vehicles. Survey: 36% of holiday shoppers to increase spending, highest number since 2018Another study is forecasting a record holiday for retailers — and cautions them to pay attention to consumers’ changing habits around media consumption. Survey: Customers want in-store contactless payment Consumers and retailers agree that contact-free payment is becoming a necessary feature of the brick-and-mortar store experience. Exclusive Q&A: Kroger sees ‘hybrid shoppers’ as the future of e-commerce An emerging segment of shoppers who interact with retailers across physical and digital channels requires retailers to rethink their engagement strategies. Tropical Smoothie Cafe in store milestone Tropical Smoothie Cafe is moving closer to its goal. Amazon reportedly confirms October beauty event Amazon’s push into beauty continues with reports of a holiday event. The Body Shop makes ‘open hiring’ — no background checks — permanent in stores, DCs The Body Shop North America is expanding an unusual hiring model it piloted in early 2020. Lululemon signs agreement for 100% renewable energy Lululemon Athletica Inc. is on track to achieve its goal of sourcing 100% renewable electricity across its direct operations in North America by 2021. Bed Bath & Beyond to hold ‘Open House’ events; debut all-star advisory panel Bed Bath & Beyond wants customers to see its transformation up close. Dutch Bros. goes public with big expansion plans Dutch Bros. Inc. made its public debut Wednesday, after its initial public offering came in well above expectations. First Previous 1565 1566 1567 1568 1569 Next Last