Mercatus: 10 predictions for grocery retailers in 2021Grocery retailers need to prepare for a business landscape including a heightened emphasis on safety and broader access to e-commerce. Walmart partners with FedEx to pick up online returns Walmart is introducing an at-home pickup service for online returns in time for the holidays – and beyond. Giant Food to promote minority-owned suppliers with shelf labels A regional grocer will start informing shoppers of products offered by businesses owned by members of under-represented groups. Amazon selects sites for new fulfillment centers Amazon is opening its first-ever supply chain facility in Sioux Falls, S.D., as well as a distribution center in North Little Rock, Ark. Crate and Barrel provides customers visibility into curbside pickup A specialty home furnishings retailer is creating proactive engagement between customers and store associates to streamline curbside and delivery activities. Nordstrom opens omnichannel options for last-minute holiday shoppers An upscale department store retailer is offering a number of services to get online orders in the hands of customers before Dec. 25. Survey: COVID-19 disrupts e-commerce, supply chain A Google Cloud survey of global retail executives reveals some holiday optimism in the face of COVID-19-related enterprise challenges. 2021: Three retail technology trends to watch Retailers may have no reason to be over-optimistic, but ’21 could be a good year with help from key emerging technology trends. Dick’s Sporting Goods offers same-day delivery in time for the holidays Dick’s Sporting Goods is partnering with Instacart to launch same-day delivery at more than 150 stores. Amazon extends omnichannel return options, deadlines for holidays Amazon is trying to make returning holiday purchases as easy as possible, for as long as possible. First Previous 164 165 166 167 168 Next Last
