CSA Q&A: How to have a digital, extended and disruption-free holidayThe 2020 holiday season will require retailers to prepare for early surges in omnichannel shopping and demand spikes. Walmart goes electric with its latest self-driving vehicle delivery pilotWalmart will test drive all-electric autonomous delivery vehicles from Cruise. Joann unwraps streamlined BOPIS, curbside in time for holidays A specialty crafts and fabrics retailer has added mobile location capability to its omnichannel pickup service. Amazon offers Flex drivers perks including cash back, shift priority A new program called Amazon Flex Rewards recognizes drivers who make the most deliveries. Amazon Air clears first-ever regional hub in Europe for takeoff Amazon’s proprietary air cargo service is expanding its capacity in Germany and throughout Europe. Retailers welcome DOJ challenge to Visa acquisition The federal government is looking to block Visa’s $5.3 billion planned acquisition of fintech start-up Plaid on grounds that it would limit competition in the payments industry. On-demand delivery platforms evolve into new roles Third-party online delivery specialists are diversifying their offerings of goods and services. Amazon tells of plan for new fulfillment center in Show Me State Amazon will open a supply chain facility in Republic, Mo. Trader Joe’s shares data on how many employees had COVID-19 Trader Joe’s is sharing information about how many of its workers have had COVID-19. Survey: Return policy influences purchase decisions Retailers seeking to boost omnichannel sales should ensure the quality of their return and home delivery services. First Previous 488 489 490 491 492 Next Last
