- How to Win the Battle Against Rising Labor Costs
Turnover is high, unemployment is low, wages are rising, and younger employees are as demanding as younger shoppers. Find out how to weather this perfect storm for rising labor costs and turn the challenge into an opportunity. ... read more - Top 10 Retailers That Do Personalization Best
Every retailer wants to customize the shopping experience, but very few have achieved a level of personalization that is both desirable and seamless across channels. According to a recent survey, these retailers have come closest. ... read more - Seen and Heard at GroceryShop 2019
In just two years GroceryShop has gone from startup to must attend industry event overflowing with educational and networking opportunities. ... read more - Online Grocer Farmstead to Expand After Partnering with Lowes’ Parent Company
Farmstead has inked a first-of-its-kind partnership with Southeast grocery company Alex Lee, parent company of grocer Lowes Foods. ... read more - Destination Maternity Considers Sale After Bleak Quarter
On the heels of a grim quarter and despite a reduction in force, Destination Maternity said it is exploring a possible sale or merger. Get the details. ... read more - Retailers Should Expect a Strong Holiday Season in 2019
Deloitte predicts holiday retail sales to jump over 2018. Find out just how high they will go across channels. ... read more - Zebra Adds Solutions to Improve Retailers’ Performance Edge
Zebra Technologies Corporation is offering new solutions to streamline retailers’ operations from front-of-store to the warehouse. ... read more - Macy’s Searches for New Bluemercury CEO
Bluemercury founders Marla and Barry Beck are stepping down, leaving Macy's to search for a new CEO to steer the beauty business it acquired in 2015. Barry Beck, Bluemercury’s chief operating officer, will step down on September 20 to ... read more - Eye on Retail Tech: Meijer Rolls Out Mobile Checkout Chainwide
Meijer shoppers can now skip the traditional checkout line and opt to use the retailer’s Shop & Scan tech. See how the tech works in action and get the details of this massive initiative that took over a year to implement. ... read more - Giant Tiger Offers New Multilingual Mobile Retail Experience
Canadian discount retailer Giant Tiger is enhancing its digital retail presence with a new mobile app to engage shoppers. Get the details. ... read more - Break through Gatekeepers of AI-Voice Communication
When I met Jon Stine I immediately knew he was thinking several moves ahead in the retail tech game most of us were playing. Now Jon has moved to the Open Voice Network. Here’s why that matters. ... read more - Selfridges to Open In-Store Cinema
Upping the ante in customer experience, Selfridges will be the department store in the world to open a permanent theater. ... read more - Amazon Expands Chicago Tech Hub, Adds 400 Jobs
The company will add jobs in fields including cloud computing, advertising and business development. ... read more - Digital a Bright Spot in Hudson’s Bay’s Disappointing Quarter
Digital sales were a standout for HBC in the midst of its disappointing quarter. Hear how the evolving retailer is overcoming its e-commerce hurdles to drive a 19% spike in digital. ... read more - Farmstead’s Refill & Save Program is Exploding
Online grocer Farmstead says 28% of its inventory is now Refill & Save enabled as more and more grocery brands are signing on for the program in order to increase customer retention and gain valuable insights into shopper behavior. ... read more