Three emerging digital retail trends caused by COVID-19Retailers are rapidly adapting to pandemic-related shifts in consumer behavior. Penney starts opening doors in phased reopening planJ.C. Penney Co. Inc. is including social distancing, hygiene measures, and contactless payment in its store reopening protocols. Alibaba pilots e-commerce platform for young luxury shoppers Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group is helping luxury brands reach younger, value-conscious consumers. Commentary: Mobile app security in the midst of a pandemic Facing the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdown, major retailers have had to depend more heavily on mobile apps to stay connected to customers and keep business moving. Sephora introduces online installment payments A beauty giant is partnering with a global payments provider to offer an interest-free digital payment plan. Survey: Consumers pivot toward e-commerce during COVID-19 A new survey suggests consumers plan to shop online more as they visit brick-and-mortar stores less due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Carvana rolls into 100 new markets Carvana is expanding to 100 additional cities across 24 states. Costco rolls out national same-day prescription delivery Costco prescription delivery via Instacart is now available nationally. Walmart provides exclusive music streaming offer to online shoppers Customers who purchase select products on Walmart.com can try out the Tidal music streaming service free. Start-up brings on-demand delivery to cannabis vertical Massachusetts cannabis consumers no longer have to leave the couch. First Previous 826 827 828 829 830 Next Last