Study: Consumers will shop early this holiday seasonConsumers expect safety measures in-store, free shipping online Claire’s to drive store growth with analyticsClaire’s Stores will deploy custom analytics solutions to support its expansion in Europe. Amazon expands its ‘faster’ same-day delivery to six more cities Amazon Prime members in Chicago can now have their goods delivered — from click to doorstep —in as fast as five hours. Rite Aid to revamp price, promotion and loyalty programs Rite Aid has launched a comprehensive initiative to enhance its customer experience. ‘Buy now, pay later’ Afterpay acquired in $29 billion deal Square is expanding its global payments empire with its largest acquisition to date. eMarketer: E-commerce sales to make up 18.9% of total holiday retail sales Thanksgiving store closures will likely push more consumers online on the holiday and set the stage for the rest of the season. Canadian toy retailer grows digital sales 300% with AI Mastermind Toys is leveraging artificial intelligence to create a customized, personalized omnichannel experience, which is paying dividends. Accepting bitcoin payment: Three X factors to consider Bitcoin and other digital currencies are making a lot of retail news lately, but are they here to stay or a passing fad? Most consumers will make a majority of holiday purchases online More than half of holiday shoppers plan to focus on e-commerce, with mobile and artificial intelligence-based services a strong draw. How retailers can ensure quick customer adoption of store technology When implementing new technology in the store, consumer buy-in can be half the battle. First Previous 629 630 631 632 633 Next Last