Report: Target opts out of Amazon cloud services

By moving away from the e-commerce giant's lucrative cloud service business, retailers seem to be trying to undermine Amazon's main source of support.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 30, 2017

Ford, Domino’s pilot driverless vehicles for pizza delivery

Are driverless delivery vehicles the future of pizza delivery? Residents of Ann Arbor, MI, are about to answer that question.

By Dan O'Shea • Aug. 30, 2017

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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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Grocery is driving e-commerce success at Walmart

A new study shows 26% of the retail giant’s e-commerce sales came from food and beverages in Q2, a sign that its efforts in the online marketplace are paying off.  

By Sandy Skrovan • Aug. 30, 2017

Walmart Canada launches online marketplace

With the move, the site doubles its online product assortment, with plans to quadruple the number of products for sale online by the end of this year.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 30, 2017

Millennials more likely to have a subscription service

A new study shows that the generation is more likely to subscribe to almost everything, including shave clubs, beauty boxes and meal kits.

By Cara Salpini • Aug. 29, 2017

Report: Uniqlo looking for a digital transformation

The Japanese retailer is adopting an increasingly common stance as it aims for a digital and technological makeover.

By Dan O'Shea • Aug. 29, 2017

Amazon primed to win holiday season

Roughly 75% of holiday shoppers (and a whopping 90% of Amazon Prime members) expect to buy gifts from the e-commerce giant this season, according to a recent report.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 29, 2017

American Apparel's new site echoes founder Dov Charney

The brand is now owned by Canadian basics wholesaler Gildan Activewear, but its website re-launch retains Charney’s aesthetic as well as his commitment to sweatshop-free manufacturing.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 29, 2017

Is Nordstrom the next acquisition target for Walmart or Amazon?

The two retail giants have something to gain from taking over Warby Parker, Lowe’s or Ulta Beauty — but the Seattle-based department store with a strong off-price division is a strong contender, according to data-fueled speculation from Foursquare.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 28, 2017

Walmart, Target, Toys R Us bet big on ‘Star Wars’ Force Friday

The big-box retailer's build-up to the release of the next Star Wars movie begins this weekend and marks the third year in a row of such events.

By Dan O'Shea • Aug. 28, 2017

Nordstrom expands mobile reservation service

The feature is just another way for the department store to extend its famous customer service to consumers' phones, and 43 more stores. 

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 28, 2017

Amazon expands influencer program

It's not clear yet how effective the move will be, but if the e-commerce giant gets it right, Amazon could be the next HSN, according to one analyst.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 28, 2017

Groupon reaffirms dynamic pricing strategy

The company renewed a partnership with Boomerang Commerce to continue price optimization efforts.

By Dan O'Shea • Aug. 25, 2017

Amazon's Whole Foods takeover immediately cuts prices, grows Prime

After the deal goes into effect Monday, prices will drop on grocery staples and Whole Foods’ private-label brands will be available to Prime members.

By Jeff Wells, Corinne Ruff • Aug. 25, 2017

75% of omnishoppers search in-store, buy online

A survey also found that consumer electronics omnishoppers spend an average of 22% more online than single-channel shoppers.

By Dan O'Shea • Aug. 24, 2017

Samsung confirms Echo-like smart speaker

The increasingly-crowded smart speaker market continues to heat up as Samsung promises its own smart speaker.

By Dan O'Shea • Aug. 24, 2017

Holiday sales to rise on e-commerce and fall on discounts

The healthy economy is spurring many shoppers to spend more, but their price-checking habits and free shipping expectations will hit margins.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 24, 2017

Should CPGs answer Amazon's call and go direct to the consumer?

CPGs are at a crossroads, but as brands such as Nike and Adidas launch on Amazon, the decision shouldn't be made lightly, writes Georg Richter of OceanX. 

By Georg Richter • Aug. 23, 2017

Study: Online sales, mobile payments spur back-to-school shopping growth

New research suggests retailers need to understand that "omnichannel is the new normal" for the back-to-school shopping season. 

By Dan O'Shea • Aug. 23, 2017

Walmart and Google partner to challenge Amazon's Alexa

The big-box retailer will not only sell through Google Voice, but also offer shoppers in-store pickup to drive traffic across channels.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 23, 2017

QVC partners with YouCam Makeup for virtual try-on offer

The TV shopping network is breaking new ground with the launch of an augmented reality app that's used in real-time alongside a broadcast TV event.

By Dan O'Shea • Aug. 22, 2017

Report: Meijer restructures IT amid major grocery shifts

The move could affect up to 10% of IT jobs as competition heats up in the grocery market.

By Dan O'Shea • Aug. 22, 2017

CPG retailers are at a crossroads as a new threat rises

Once upon a time, consumer products like soap, sugar and soft goods were found in bins and shelves in general stores, measured out in small quantities by amenable shopkeepers. Those days are gone.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 21, 2017

Study: Retail automation market worth $18.9B by 2023

From checkout-free technology to robots that track inventory, the retail automation market is poised for double-digit growth in the coming years.

By Dan O'Shea • Aug. 21, 2017

Walmart gives back room inventory top-shelf treatment

The retailer is aiming to connect the dots between smart inventory tracking and better customer service.

By Dan O'Shea • Aug. 21, 2017