TECHNOLOGY

Apple unveils subscription offering — with flex payment option

Apple is adopting the subscription model for some of its most popular devices and entering the “buy now pay later” space.
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Exclusive Q&A: Walgreens digitally streamlines healthcare access

Chain Store Age recently had a conversation with Giovanni Monti, senior VP, healthcare services, Walgreens Boots Alliance, about his company’s varied digital healthcare activities, as well as its brick-and-mortar partnership with VillageMD.
Albertsons turns video into an e-commerce channel

One of the largest grocers in the U.S. is offering customers shoppable, short-form and livestream video.
Stitch Fix offers shoppers curated assortments; passes sales milestone

Stitch Fix Inc. is moving a bit closer to a traditional e-commerce model by enabling customers to buy items directly without first ordering picks from a stylist.
Luxury Retail Evolution Requires Seamless Blending of Digital And Physical

Currently, the luxury sector is undergoing a transformation.
Walmart in new online push for healthy, sustainable products

Walmart is making it easier for customers to find healthy and environmentally friendly items on its website.
Amazon expands palm-based payment option to more than 60 stores

Amazon is rapidly increasing the availability of its Amazon One contactless payment method.
Neiman Marcus opens shoppable virtual footwear showroom

Neiman Marcus Group is partnering with digital media platform Hypebeast to promote exclusive footwear from 11 luxury brands.
buybuy Baby welcomes new parents with omnichannel initiative

buybuy Baby is expanding resources in stores and online for new parents.
Exclusive Q&A: Torrid streamlines communications between HQ, stores

Elizabeth Haynes, senior VP store ops, loss prevention & visual merchandising at Torrid, tells Chain Store Age about the growing company’s mission to remove any friction in communications between headquarters and stores.
PetSmart opens online pet pharmacy

PetSmart is launching The Pharmacy at PetSmart as a comprehensive online destination for the medical needs of cats, dogs and livestock.

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