Analysis: Only bright spots in April were online, groceryIn April, total retail sales plummeted by 20.9% on a year-over-year basis. Shopkick: Consumers ready to return to stores — with caveatsA new survey reveals anxieties and expectations consumers have about shopping in stores as COVID-19 restrictions are lifted. Starbucks individualizes loyalty offers A global coffee giant ensures that it keeps the personal touch. Four new tech solutions to promote health, safety of employees, customers With COVID-19 changing the way many retailers operate their stores and distribution centers, tech providers are offering innovative solutions designed to reduce the risk of infection. Survey: Retailers see BOPIS as gaining importance Buying and returning online purchases in physical stores is becoming a routine retail offering. Weis Markets applies AI to pricing A mid-Atlantic grocery retailer is ensuring the success of its pricing strategies with advanced analytics. Amazon to bring new COVID-19 face shield model to market Amazon is applying its drone knowledge to produce face shields with a 3D printer. Expert Analysis: Retailers Embrace a Brave New Industry COVID-19 is altering consumer behaviors and many of these shifts could be permanent. Study: Use of cash, checks on decline during pandemic The COVID-19 pandemic is altering the way Americans pay and shop. Expert Insight: The ‘New Next’ for Retail In early 2020, retail was predictable. First Previous 823 824 825 826 827 Next Last