December’s busiest Web search days are…Consumer search is at its peak during the month of December, but different categories have their own “holiday rush.” Study: Store checkout areas becoming ‘less necessary’New technologies are leading to less traditional checkouts at store level. Amazon extends free holiday shipping—for all customers Amazon is expanding the timing — and breadth — of its free shipping program, a move designed to appeal to holiday procrastinators. REI steps up its gear rental game this winter The nation’s largest consumer co-op is expanding its winter gear rental portfolio into a new category. Office Depot offers new home installation service Office Depot is adding a new category to its smart device offering. Chico’s rolls out digital tools to enhance customer experience online and off Chico's FAS is partnering with Salesforce to improve the customer shopping experience across all its brands. Walmart opens its first online store in Japan; orders fulfilled in the U.S. Walmart has gone live in Japan as it looks to gain a better foothold in the country’s lucrative e-commerce market. Sporting goods retailer deploys robot to monitor in-store inventory The world’s largest sporting goods retailer is using a robot to conduct in-store inventory counts. Old Navy teaming up with rideshare service for the holidays Old Navy has partnered with Lyft to take some of the stress out of last-minute holiday shopping — and to promote the retailer’s click-and-collect service. Amazon Go to jump the pond? Amazon is reportedly planned to debut its cashierless Amazon Go format in Europe. First Previous 799 800 801 802 803 Next Last