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News and analysis on brick-and-mortar retail store and online retail operations, including inventory, supply chain, security, payment systems and workforce issues.

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Survey: Retailers struggle with omnichannel growth

Retailers are aware of sharp increases in BOPIS and curbside pickup orders, but are falling behind in their response.

Amazon opens its first brick-and-mortar store outside the U.S.

Amazon is reportedly bringing its Amazon Go self-checkout convenience/grocery store concept to the U.K., under a new name.

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Eyemart Express sees potential in buy now, pay later offering

A Dallas-based value optical chain is launching a flexible payment option in its stores across the nation by the end of March.

Safeway Tortoise

What has four wheels and makes Safeway deliveries?

Regional grocery chain Safeway is the latest retailer to test an autonomous delivery robot. Safeway parent Albertsons Cos. is partnering with Tortoise, an automated last-mile logistics company, to pilot its remote-controlled, zero-emission delivery cart in Northern California.

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What vendors need to know to negotiate with Amazon

Amazon, the 800-pound gorilla of online retailers, negotiates with vendors every day. Vendors can face Amazon from a position of strength…if they prepare properly.

Survey: As e-commerce grows, so do delivery problems

Failed deliveries are a near-universal issue for e-commerce retailers, and customers aren’t happy.

Walmart makes major commitment to U.S. manufacturing

Walmart will spend $350 billion in the next 10 years on items made, grown or assembled in the U.S.

Kroger will continue to require mask-wearing in Texas, Mississippi until…

The Kroger Co. is holding firm to its nationwide mask mandate even as some states loosen their restrictions.

Ashley HomeStore extends consumer financing program

The number one selling U.S. home furnishings retailer is continuing to offer online and in-store consumer financing.

FedEx to phase in electric delivery vehicles

A shipping giant is focusing on electric vehicles and sustainable facilities as key components of a plan to achieve carbon neutrality.

Not requiring masks is a ‘mistake,’ says retail group

Two of the nation’s leading retail groups are reiterating their support for mask-wearing in the wake of several states dropping their mask mandates.

Leading New Zealand retailer mobilizes for improved task management

New Zealand’s largest home improvement chain is streamlining enterprise communications to enhance store execution.

Survey: Retailers Unlikely to Require COVID-19 Vaccines for Employees

With COVID-19 immunizations underway, businesses in every industry are grappling with drafting and implementing vaccination policies.

Walmart eliminates order minimum from Express Delivery

Walmart is continuing its efforts to draw shoppers away from the Amazon Prime Now same-day delivery service.