Amazon reportedly exploring hand-recognition technologyIn the not-too-distant future, shoppers at Amazon Go stores may be able to use just a wave of their hands for cashless payments. Amazon reports ‘record’ holiday salesAmazon is one of the first retailers out of the gate to report a happy holiday. 2019: A look back at trends that disrupted retail tech Here are three trends from 2019 poised to continue disrupting retail in 2020 and beyond. Verizon: E-commerce spikes as holiday nears Online shoppers were busy as elves the weekend before Christmas. Casual dining operator delivers food in a dash The parent company of the Luby’s and Fuddruckers casual dining chains is branching into digital delivery. Target reaches out to visually impaired shoppers Target is making the store environment more inclusive in time for the holidays. Study: Online shopping generates more returns Purchases made online are returned at a higher rate, but there is a silver lining for some retailers. Local Retailers vs. Big Box: How Small Businesses Can Stay Competitive Ever since the dawn of the big-box store, smaller local businesses have struggled to compete. Super Saturday lives up to its name Move over, Black Friday and Cyber Monday - Super Saturday just broke single-day U.S. sales records. Three predictions for retail relevancy in 2020 Heading into a new decade, savvy retailers are firming up their strategies for success — especially when it comes to driving customer engagement at store-level. First Previous 649 650 651 652 653 Next Last