CSA Exclusive: The new retail reality hinges on AIRetailers need to move beyond “considering” artificial intelligence (AI) in their enterprise to integrating it as an essential business tool. Bed Bath & Beyond converts 25% of its stores into regional fulfillment centersBed Bath & Beyond has made a quick pivot to meet surging online demand during the COVID-19 pandemic. Peet’s brings the morning jolt to your door Peet’s Coffee is introducing delivery in select locations. Expert Analysis: Disrupted Landscape — Grocery During COVID-19 & Beyond With the rise of COVID-19, the grocery shopping experience was radically and abruptly disrupted. Study: Cashierless stores play a role, but how big? New analysis of the Amazon Go cashierless convenience/grocery store format suggests not every retailer may want to adopt it. Instacart to hire 250,000 new shoppers; adds new safety measures Instacart is responding to a continuing demand surge with new hires and extra steps to increase the safety and income of its shoppers. Target seeing ‘record-setting’ digital growth; extends wage hike until May 30 Target Corp.’s comparable online sales in April are up by more than 275% as Americans hunker down at home. J.C. Penney leverages reverse supply chain for charity J.C. Penney Co. is helping customers donate used items to support job training and education. Retailers connect employees, customers with Google Meet Shopify and Schnucks are leveraging cloud-based teleconferencing technology to maintain customer service levels during the COVID-19 pandemic. Commentary: Disruptive storms are no match for progressive supply & demand planning The everyday task of balancing supply and demand is an enormous challenge at the heart of every thriving business. First Previous 527 528 529 530 531 Next Last