Alibaba breaks '11.11' records, pilots AI search engine for businessesAlibaba Group is reporting a successful Global Shopping Festival sales extravaganza and AI-enabling search for business-to-business buyers and sellers on its platform. The most popular social media sites are…A new survey takes a deep dive into consumer social media habits and expectations. Staples partners with contract cleaner purchasing group Staples' cleaning and janitorial supplies subsidiary is launching a joint promotion with the National Service Alliance. Regional grocers in Midwest and West deploy smart carts Multiple local and independent grocers operating across eight states are adopting artificial intelligence-equipped shopping carts. Duluth Trading Co. personalizes omnichannel customer communications Duluth Trading Co. wants to reach out to its customers on a more individualized basis, whatever the channel. Levi’s partners with Amazon for jeans fitting Levi Strauss & Co. customers in Germany can now utilize Amazon Alexa interactive voice technology to help find the right jeans fit. Reducing shrinkage in retail: How RFID is making a difference Managing inventory shrinkage is a persistent challenge, with losses from theft, administrative errors, and supplier fraud taking a big bite out of profits. Big Lots introduces new app for rewards members Big Lots Inc. is adding to the perks of its Big Reward loyalty program with a new mobile app. Here’s how consumers will reduce their holiday spending A new survey reveals the areas holiday shoppers plan to cut back this year. Kohl’s kicks off Black Friday early, closing stores Thanksgiving Day Kohl’s Inc. is the latest retailer to get a jump on its Black Friday holiday promotion and to announce stores will be shuttered for Thanksgiving. First Previous 202 203 204 205 206 Next Last