While many grocery stores have posted strong earnings during the pandemic thanks to increased in-store and e-commerce sales, consumers have clearly noticed that they’re paying more for many items. Chicago-based market researcher C+R Research recently ...
PayPal commissioned a study in August to find out how small- and medium-sized retailers are preparing for the upcoming holiday season. Among the 1,000 retailers surveyed in sectors ranging from home goods and electronics to ...
"Automation" is one of those ideas that sparks very strong but very different opinions among different people. To some, it's a potential savior of U.S. industry, allowing smart companies to become more resilient to withstand ...
It’s going to be a crowded holiday shopping season — online, at least — according to a U.S. company that provides software to help brands deliver revenue-generating and personalized customer experiences. According to a survey ...
iStock/Sergii Gnatiuk The North Pole should be fairly busy this season, according to Deloitte’s annual holiday retail forecast. Considering the times — an ongoing pandemic, a challenging economy and a high unemployment rate — Deloitte’s ...
Will that old Sears store at your local mall be converted for use as a distribution center? Or, for that matter, will the entire mall be repurposed to handle logistics and warehousing functions?
Clothing sales were up 2.9% month over month. (iStock/Antonio Diaz) While retail and foodservice sales grew modestly in August, it’s clear that they could benefit from another stimulus, which many in the industry hope happens ...
E-commerce has grown up fast during the pandemic. One study estimated that e-commerce growth has accelerated about five years in the last six months. For some retailers, e-commerce has been a godsend to stay in ...
Lowe’s is teaming with Daymond John, star of ABC’s “Shark Tank” and a New York Times best-selling author, to create opportunities for diverse small businesses to pitch their products to the home improvement retailer, a Fortune 50 company. Mooreville, ...
Kraft Heinz, producer of iconic food brands such as Jell-O and Grey Poupon -- and, of course, Heinz Ketchup -- announced it is taking a hard look at its supply chain to improve efficiencies and ...
