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E-commerce platforms enable direct-to-consumer alcohol sales

BigCommerce and Square are both launching programs to facilitate online wine and liquor transactions, including delivery.
Bed Bath & Beyond targets sustainability, inclusivity

Bed Bath & Beyond is unveiling its first-ever comprehensive environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy, including a new VP of ESG role.

Walmart puts premium on warehouse safety with wearable tech

Walmart is putting a spotlight on employee safety with a wearable technology program it is implementing in its distribution centers.
Checkout-free store coming to San Diego luxury community

The Vantage Pointe luxury high-rise community in San Diego will soon have 24/7-access to automated shopping.
Shoppers can ‘pay in 4’ across all Macy’s brands

Macy’s is providing customers of all its retailer banners the ability to pay in four equal, interest-free installments at online and in-store checkout.
Uber Eats to expand assortment with Gopuff partnership

Uber Technologies is collaborating with on-demand delivery platform Gopuff to provide Uber Eats customers with everyday essentials.
Study: Digital commerce spending will pass $11 trillion in 2021

Global digital commerce spending is set to rise 11.5% year-over-year.
Walgreens now delivers 24,000 items in under two hours

Walgreens is expanding the assortment offered in its same-day delivery program.
Kroger enters Walmart, Amazon airspace with drone pilot

Kroger is preparing to offer grocery delivery via autonomous drones, with a targeted twist.
Safeway, Target tell shoppers ‘let’s make a deal’ with Google Pay

Google Pay users can now locate grocery deals from Safeway and Target without having to leave the app.
CSA Exclusive: Utah grocer offers one-click online checkout

Independent grocery retailer Macey’s is streamlining the online purchase process while customizing seasonal promotions.
Tanger chooses Fillogic to handle online fulfillment for its outlets

After testing a Fillogic micro-distribution hub at its Deer Park Center in Long Island, Tanger Factory Outlets has announced it will expand the third-party logistics company’s system across its entire portfolio.
The ‘Roaring 20s’ are coming – get your tech ready now

Consumer spending is already showing signs of a post-vaccination surge, and retailers need to have the right technology to respond.
Walmart launches global effort to provide India COVID-19 aid

Walmart is mobilizing its global resources to expand support for COVID-19 relief efforts in India as the country struggles with a devastating second wave of the virus.

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