Google dives deeper into retail with latest acquisitionGoogle is acquiring an Irish retail startup whose mission is “to make things better for local retailers.” CENTER STOP: Promenade Shops at Evergreen Walk, South Windsor, Conn.Getting off the South Windsor exit of I-84, it’s clear you have landed in Retail Central in the eastern suburbs of Hartford. H&M shoppers in U.S. can shop now, pay later — across stores and online H&M is giving its shoppers another payment option. Build-A-Bear Workshop lifts forecast on strong holiday sales; adding Baby Yoda to lineup Build-A-Bear Workshop had plenty to cheer about on Tuesday. NRF: Consumers will opt out of purchase if process is inconvenient Consumers are increasingly prioritizing convenience when it comes to purchases. Walmart ups commitment to store robots Walmart is expanding its use of automated shelf-scanning inventory robot technology. Stop & Shop deploys new solution to protect stores during power outages Stop & Shop is deploying fuel cell technology that will reduce its environmental footprint while keeping stores open even during a power outage. Top 10 global consumer trends for 2020 People are beginning to accept that robots or other artificial intelligence (AI) can perform certain tasks traditionally done by humans. Hudson’s Bay has new president Hudson’s Bay Company has ended its global search for president of its namesake division. Kronos survey finds many stores were understaffed for holiday season Only one in three stores were fully prepared in terms of holiday staffing. New net lease brokerage opens in Chicago Michigan-based Farbman Group has launched FarbNet, a new Chicago brokerage focused on selling net lease assets. GameStop holiday sales plummet; lowers forecast The holiday season brought no cheer to GameStop. First Previous 1864 1865 1866 1867 1868 Next Last
