Survey: Consumers haven’t forgotten Black Friday weekendRetailers should not overlook the importance of Black Friday weekend this holiday season – especially those with an online presence. Specialty tool retailer crafts AI-based pricing strategyNorthern Tool + Equipment is assembling a pricing approach based on advanced artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms. Sephora inclusive beauty event returns – virtually Sephora is re-launching its “Sephoria” event in a gamified digital environment. Steve Madden Mexico digitally integrates store experience The Mexican subsidiary of footwear/accessories brand Steve Madden Ltd. is creating a seamless, mobile-enabled shopping environment in its stores. Survey: E-commerce surge will continue through holidays and beyond A new survey indicates that online retailers can look forward to elevated shopping levels, even as stores reopen. Three signs Instacart wants to become a tech giant Does Instacart have its sights sets on joining major technology providers such as Amazon, Apple, Google and Facebook? Giant Eagle breaks new ground by accepting in-store PayPal, Venmo payments Giant Eagle and its GetGo division are the first U.S. supermarket and convenience chains to accept PayPal and Venmo payments at the store checkout. Abercrombie in exclusive online deal with Zappos Abercrombie & Fitch is looking to expand its U.S. customer base and distribution channels through a new partnership with Zappos. Gopuff accelerates European expansion with acquisition On-demand delivery platform Gopuff is purchasing its second U.K.-based startup in the past three months. CSA Exclusive: Combat rising returns with flexibility, analytics Although already high rates of merchandise returns are climbing during the COVID-19 pandemic, strategies are available to mitigate the impact. Taco Bell preps new ‘Defy’ frictionless drive-thru concept for ‘22 A quick-service Mexican food chain will pilot a store model that offers enhanced drive-thru service for customers who order via mobile app or third-party delivery platform. Bed Bath & Beyond Mexico will personalize search in real time One of the largest omnichannel home furnishings and decor retailers in Mexico will roll out the Algonomy FIND algorithmic search optimization tool. First Previous 562 563 564 565 566 Next Last