Giant Food provides mobile discounts on soon-to-expire itemsA Washington, D.C., regional grocer is collaborating with a digital marketplace offering access to heavily discounted food nearing its best-by date. Neiman Marcus reveals fantasy gifts, customization for holidaysNeiman Marcus Group’s annual holiday promotion includes outlandish fantasy gifts, as well as a more grounded set of curated and customized goods and services. Walmart expands financial services options in deal with Vanilla Direct Walmart will let customers pay their bills or fund prepaid accounts with cash in its stores nationwide. Aldi turns to social influencers for new holiday promotion A leading discount grocer is introducing a “Charcuterie Board of Directors” as part of an omnichannel marketing program. Chipotle to open virtual Halloween store on video game platform Chipotle Mexican Grill is becoming the first restaurant brand to open a virtual location on the popular Roblox video game platform as part of its Halloween promotion. BJ’s plans early Black Friday, new hires BJ’s holiday plans include starting Black Friday early, shuttering stores Thanksgiving Day and adding new seasonal and permanent employees. Target beefs up same-day fulfillment services for holidays Target is adding new features to its drive-up, order pickup, and same-day delivery services in time for the holiday season. Panera Bread commits to climate positive target Panera Bread intends to become climate positive – removing more carbon from the atmosphere than it emits – by 2050. Macy’s to start Black Friday early, shutter stores on Thanksgiving Macy’s will start its Black Friday holiday promotion well before Thanksgiving weekend, and is closing stores on Thanksgiving Day. Webinar: Retail technology experts discuss the keys to BOPIS success Buy-online-pick-up-in-store (BOPIS) has grown in popularity with both shoppers and retailers. Survey: Holiday shoppers receptive to hearing from retailers A new survey reveals the types of communication most consumers want to receive from retailers this holiday season. Amazon reinforces supply chain to meet holiday demand Amazon is making investments across its supply chain to ensure holiday product availability. First Previous 538 539 540 541 542 Next Last