Tech Viewpoint: SPECS 2019: Three ways IT does ‘more with less’ in physical retailTechnology permeated the sessions at the SPECS Show 2019 physical retail conference. Warren proposes breaking up Amazon, Google and FacebookPresidential hopeful Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) is publicly calling for the government to break up what she calls the “monopolies” of Amazon, Google, and Facebook. Survey: Why cross-border online shoppers favor U.S. retailers U.S. retailers have the largest cross-border shopping audience, with a few specific reasons driving it. Google visualizes new way to digitally connect retailers and consumers Google is leveraging the increasingly visual nature of search for e-commerce. Commentary: In the Face of Amazon, Omnichannel Retailers Can Prevail Nonstop innovations including expanded shipping capabilities, faster delivery times and cashierless stores make Amazon a force to be reckoned with. Albertsons puts delivery customers on (real-time) notice Albertsons Companies is keeping grocery delivery and curbside pickup customers informed at the speed of the Internet. Rue21 follows BOPIS trend Fast-fashion apparel retailer Rue 21 is freshening up its omnichannel style. West Elm enters rental market in tie-in with Rent the Runway Home furnishings retailer West Elm is partnering with fashion rental giant Rent the Runway to create a new channel for its goods. Amazon to close all its pop-up stores Amazon won’t be “popping up” anymore. Attention Retailers: The Time is Right to Beat Amazon at its Own Game My dentist saved my teeth – and inadvertently wound up making me understand how retailers can beat Amazon at its own e-commerce game. First Previous 459 460 461 462 463 Next Last