Footwear retailer put best foot forward with new communications toolBrowns Shoes is stepping up communications to its stores. Barnes & Noble tops list of 10 most reputable U.S. retailersThe nation’s largest bookseller may be struggling financially, but it’s tops when it comes to making an emotional connection with consumers. Walmart partners with Buzz Feed for ‘tasty’ mobile shopping Walmart customers can now directly purchase the ingredients featured in Tasty videos. Kroger, Walgreens expand retail pilot with more locations, new feature A grocery and drugstore giant are providing customers with access to each other’s products. UPS is piloting driverless delivery Some consumers in Arizona have been receiving UPS packages courtesy of autonomous vehicles. 7-Eleven brings fast payments to city that never sleeps New Yorkers are famous for being in a rush, and 7-Eleven Inc. is now offering them a self-checkout option. The typical BOPIS user is… Buy online pickup in store (BOPIS) services skew toward a particular gender and age range. Ikea launches business unit devoted to smart home tech Ikea announced that it will place a bigger emphasis on smart home products. Amazon pilots label to promote apparel/footwear best-sellers Amazon is reportedly facing criticism for its test of a “top brand” designation for certain products on its site. Avenue Stores files for bankruptcy; looking for a buyer Avenue Stores is changing its business model. First Previous 702 703 704 705 706 Next Last