CSA Exclusive: COVID-19 impacts retailers on products, personalization, peopleA closer look at the recent Chain Store Age COVID-19 survey reveals some very specific areas where the pandemic is disrupting operations. Want COVID-19 information? Ask Alexa Amazon is offering a variety of informational and communication services via its Alexa voice assistant and other platforms. Walgreens makes it easier for customers to shop without leaving their cars Walgreens has expanded drive-thru shopping in an effort to promote social distancing amid the COVID-19 crisis. Rent-A-Center stores offering ‘threshold deliveries’ in response to COVID-19 Rent-A-Center is altering how it fulfills online orders and limiting in-store shoppers. Survey reveals demographic differences in consumer response to COVID-19 More men than women are stockpiling groceries and cutting back on spending during the COVID-19 pandemic. Amazon offers supplies, educational & technical support for COVID-19 An e-tail giant is providing a variety of services designed to provide relief from and combat the COVID-19 pandemic. Kroger debuts pickup-only store Kroger is responding to increased customer demand for in-store pickup of orders as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. Walmart automates supplier negotiations Walmart is leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to negotiate more valuable supplier contracts at lower cost. Survey: Consumers shop differently during COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 is having a major impact on every aspect of life, and shopping is not exempt. CSA Exclusive: Labor productivity boosts enterprise performance By automating labor management, retailers can dramatically improve front- and back-end operations. First Previous 844 845 846 847 848 Next Last