Health and beauty sales to surge onlineHealth and beauty e-commerce will grow more than three times faster than store-based category sales during the next five years. Sephora inclusive beauty event returns – virtuallySephora is re-launching its “Sephoria” event in a gamified digital environment. Gopuff accelerates European expansion with acquisition On-demand delivery platform Gopuff is purchasing its second U.K.-based startup in the past three months. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Survey: Intoxicated online shopping is soberingly big business During the COVID-19 pandemic, seven in 10 consumers have made e-commerce purchases while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Wakefern pilots micro-fulfillment at ShopRite store The nation’s largest retailer-owned cooperative is the latest grocer to experiment with micro-fulfillment technology. First Previous 626 627 628 629 630 Next Last