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Amazon exploring delivery to car trunks
As theft of delivered packages from consumer residences continues to be a problem, the e-commerce giant is considering alternatives, according to a report.
By Dan O'Shea • Oct. 10, 2017 -
Walmart shoots for 40% e-commerce growth
The company is focusing on e-commerce, digital improvements and store remodels, with just 25 new U.S. locations expected this year, it said in advance of today's analyst meeting.
By Laura Heller • Oct. 10, 2017 -
Trendline
How the purpose of stores is evolving
Stores have always evolved in order to compete as times, technology and tastes change. And, most of all, to please customers.
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EBay challenges Amazon with 'Grouped Listings'
As the holidays approach, the e-tailer is upping its product search and betting on toy favorites from last year to boost sales.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 10, 2017 -
Most retailers see AI in their future
Over the next year, retailers plan to use artificial intelligence to improve product recommendations, customer service and chatbots, according to a recent survey.
By Dan O'Shea • Oct. 10, 2017 -
UPDATED: Meijer cuts IT jobs
Meijer continues to restructure its IT organization, reportedly eliminating hundreds of in-house jobs in the process.
By Dan O'Shea • Oct. 10, 2017 -
Deep Dive
How in-store social sharing can bring a little spark back to retail
Whether it's designated photo-taking spots, featured attractions or creative hashtags, brands thrive when they merge mobile and physical experiences.
By Erica Sweeney • Oct. 10, 2017 -
Gap launches subscription boxes for baby clothes
The apparel retailer is getting into the subscription game with a service that ships boxes of baby clothes, selected by themes and size, to customers for $70.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 10, 2017 -
Carl's Jr pesters Amazon on Twitter to 'buy me'
The fast food chain playfully pointed out possible synergies with the e-commerce giant but said the courtship was in earnest — and it's not alone in trying to lure a bid from Amazon.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 10, 2017 -
USDA
Online grocery could be a $20B growth opportunity
Expanding at an average annual rate of 18.1% during the next five years, research firm IGD projects the space will capture 2% of the total U.S. market.
By Sandy Skrovan • Oct. 10, 2017 -
Millennials, Gen Z to account for 45% of luxury market
Gen X step aside: The two youngest generations will account for almost half of the luxury market by 2025, according to a new study.
By Cara Salpini • Oct. 9, 2017 -
Walmart unveils new 'Mobile Express' returns
In some cases, customers don't even have to return an item to get a refund, the retail giant said on Monday.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 9, 2017 -
1-800-Flowers calls on Google for voice ordering
Following big partnerships with Walmart and Home Depot, the tech company shows no signs of slowing down.
By Dan O'Shea • Oct. 9, 2017 -
E-commerce competition spurs 44% of legacy retailers to slash prices
Traditional retailers taking steps to battle pure-play online rivals must be careful about hurting their bottom lines, according to a new report.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 9, 2017 -
Report: Amazon near a decision about pharmacy sales
As the e-commerce giant weighs whether to jump into the volatile space, shares of drug store retailers Walgreens, CVS Health and Rite Aid all fell around 5% on Friday.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 9, 2017 -
Wikibuy adds AR to comparison shopping app
The shopping service is going beyond mere price comparisons by allowing customers to see how an item looks in their living space.
By Dan O'Shea • Oct. 8, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Why paper catalogs still matter
The paper catalog was the internet before the internet. While the sheer volume of mailers has declined over the past 10 years, savvy retailers are still using catalogs to push their brands — and make sales.
By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 6, 2017 -
Costco launches grocery delivery service
The initiative is a defensive move for the warehouse club store, which has built its business model around the in-store experience.
By Jeff Wells • Oct. 6, 2017 -
Walmart bets on grocery pickup to edge out Amazon
The retailer is leveraging its physical assets, trialing automated pickup kiosks and partnering with Google to build a compelling click-and-collect model hard for even Amazon to replicate.
By Sandy Skrovan • Oct. 6, 2017 -
Opinion
7 ways to get ready for Singles Day and the Chinese marketplace
The shopping holiday presents large opportunities, but China comes with unique challenges. Lindsey Grossman of Stripe breaks down how to get started.
By Lindsey Grossman • Oct. 6, 2017 -
Amazon to open pop-up bar in Tokyo
The bar, available for only nine days later this month, won't have a menu, but servers will provide recommendations.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 6, 2017 -
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Amazon buys Body Labs to leverage 3D scanning technology
Body scanning could fuel apparel sales at Amazon as retailers scramble to adopt more accurate fit technology.
By Dan O'Shea • Oct. 5, 2017 -
Amazon reportedly piloting long-anticipated delivery service
Warehouse space and delivery costs have vexed the e-commerce giant, but a delivery service could, like its cloud business, eventually compete with FedEx, UPS, DHL and the Postal Service, some analysts believe.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 5, 2017 -
Walmart goes live with Google voice ordering
The alliance is issuing its first real challenge to Amazon as it launches voice shopping of two million Walmart products via Google Home devices.
By Dan O'Shea • Oct. 5, 2017 -
Amazon failed to pay almost $300M in EU taxes
The bill is going to tax haven Luxembourg, whose 2003 ruling allowed Amazon to escape taxes on 75% of its profits from sales, the European Commission said.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 5, 2017 -
Loop Commerce lands e-gifting patent
The system, currently used by Macy’s, Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus, could help retailers reduce the likelihood of gifts being returned.
By Dan O'Shea • Oct. 4, 2017
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