A known side effect of alcohol consumption is diminished inhibitions. If retailers want to overcome shoppers’ inhibitions about shopping and …
Retail Tidbit: Does Adding Alcohol Enhance the In-Store Experience?
30 Thursday Apr 2020
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Progressive Lending by Best Buy: Flexible Leasing Options or Exploitative Practice?
28 Tuesday Apr 2020
At Best Buy stores, consumers without access to traditional credit cards or ready cash on hand have a new way …
Retail Tidbit: Amazon Is Testing Just How Fast Delivery Can Be with New Fulfillment Centers
24 Friday Apr 2020
In four U.S. cities (Phoenix, Orlando, Dallas, and Philadelphia), Amazon Prime members enjoy even faster delivery options than people in …
Are Limited Introductions of Sustainable Fashion Really Sustainable?
22 Wednesday Apr 2020
The notion of introducing a limited run of an innovative product is nothing new, and in the fashion industry, these …
Can Off-Price Clothing Retailers Stay Offline?
20 Monday Apr 2020
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There are some things that shoppers just can’t do online. And then there are some other things they may do …
Retail Tidbit: Putting a Face to Robotic Technology
16 Thursday Apr 2020
As retail stores increasingly integrate robotic technologies to perform various mundane tasks—such as restocking shelves, unloading deliveries, and mopping up …
Target’s Latest Target: Store-Based Fulfillment
14 Tuesday Apr 2020
One of the key resources that Target has at its disposal is its vast network of physical stores. Yet some …
Wrapping AI in a Comfy Quilt of Reassurance and Information
10 Friday Apr 2020
A lot of stories about the uses of artificial intelligence (AI) warn of the risks and how it might encroach …
Retail Tidbit: Working with DVF, MasterCard Seeks to Use Technology to Enhance Brand Engagement
08 Wednesday Apr 2020
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Some people want advice from expert salespeople who can tell them what looks are trendy, which accessories will best highlight …
In Cutting Out Category Captains, Grocers Are Making Their Own Shelf Decisions
06 Monday Apr 2020
The sources of expertise and insights about how best to arrange products on grocery store shelves to encourage purchases have …