UPS places shipping limits on some retailers
December 2, 2020
UPS reportedly told its drivers on Cyber Monday to stop picking up packages at some of the largest retailers in the U.S., such as Nike and Gap, after they reached …
Amazon Wants to Get Even Closer. Skintight.
November 27, 2020
In the pursuit of surveillance as a service, Jeff Bezos is intent on recording even our moods. How much personal data is too much to give to Amazon? Here’s a …
Retail Revolution Podcast – listen now
November 21, 2020
Massimo Volpe, CEO of Global Retail Alliance has participated in Retail Revolution podcast. During this session, he discusses the need for more interconnected dialogues between global retailers. He shares insight …
11.11 and the growth of Chinese tech giants
November 20, 2020
It is fair to say that Double-11 / Singles’ Day was a runaway success; sales topped $116 billion from China’s two biggest e-commerce players alone. Alibaba’s additional 11-11 sales window …
Nike gets local with new Nike Unite store concept
November 19, 2020
Nike has unveiled another new core retail format as it continues on its path of reducing its channel partners and focusing on its own stores on and offline. Nike Unite …
Marks & Spencer opens Christmas pop-ups in Dubai
November 19, 2020
It’s the most wonderful time of the year here in Dubai and it’s just got even better – Marks & Spencer has launched three Christmas pop-ups across Dubai. Located at Dubai …
Macy’s loses money in 3Q; virus surges into holiday season
November 19, 2020
NEW YORK — Macy’s swung to a quarterly loss and sales tumbled 22% as the department store chain struggled to bring shoppers back to stores during a pandemic. While the …
Walgreens offers 30-minute pickup for online shoppers
November 19, 2020
Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc WBA.O said on Thursday its customers can now pick up health and wellness products from its stores in about 30 minutes from placing an order online. …
Ahold Delhaize acquires online supermarket FreshDirect
November 19, 2020
In the United States, Ahold Delhaize acquires FreshDirect, an online supermarket in New York City specializing in fresh produce. Strengthen online position The agreement provides for Ahold Delhaize to acquire …
Target crushes estimates as retailer uses new shopper habits to gain market share
November 18, 2020
Target on Wednesday reported fiscal third-quarter earnings that easily outpaced analysts’ estimates as the discount retailer won market share by turning shoppers’ pandemic habits into lasting gains. The company said …