In today’s top retail news, Walmart is spreading its Black Friday deals out again this year and giving Walmart+ members early access, while eCommerce-focused Saks is considering going public as early as next year. Also, consumers are increasingly demanding faster delivery times from online orders,...
Walmart said on Monday (Oct. 18) that it is bringing back its Black Friday Deals for Days promotion this year, spreading the discounts that are usually restricted to one day over a month of special deals and savings events. Get the Full Story Complete the...
For the traditional retailers – the brick-and-mortar marquee names – the great digital shift during the pandemic has been a necessity to meet consumers where they want to be met, and to ensure the survival of those firms. Get the Full Story Complete the form...
For months, consumers have been hounded by headlines urging them to think about their holiday shopping early to avoid the myriad issues plaguing supply chains around the world. And now that “early” has become synonymous with “now,” retailers are using their holiday supply chain strategies...
U.K.-based online used car seller Cazoo on Monday (Oct. 18) announced that it has agreed to acquire Vans365 in a move that expands the company’s reach into the commercial vehicle space. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...
In today’s top retail news, the U.S. Commerce Department says retail sales were up in September, though inflation may have something to do with that, while more merchants may be looking to accept cryptocurrency within the next few years. Also, Walmart is trying to expand...
Walmart revealed this week that Store No. 8, the retailer’s incubation arm, is currently testing the ability for customers to text Walmart their shopping lists, in what would be a massive step forward for the box store giant’s connected capabilities. Get the Full Story Complete...
Toyota Motor Corp. on Friday (Oct. 15) announced scheduled shutdowns of its Japan production plants in November from one to five days, blaming the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting parts shortage for the halt. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...
Labor Day travel and continued consumer resilience contributed to a 0.7% increase in consumer spending last month, the U.S. Commerce Department said on Friday (Oct. 15), marking the second month in a row that retail sales have increased. Get the Full Story Complete the form...
