Smart speaker sales continue to grow at a record pace, and new data shows that China is now the leader in that market, accounting for 52 percent of the total growth worldwide. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...
According to reports, Kroger, in partnership with self-driving car startup Nuro, is ready to take the next step in grocery delivery, by putting an autonomous vehicle on the road to get the job done in Scottsdale, Arizona. The move comes a few months after the two...
U.S. retail sales rose higher than expected last month — a sign that the economy remained strong early in the third quarter. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...
After closing its doors earlier in the year, a former Sam’s Club store outside of Chicago will become a fulfillment center for eCommerce orders. The new facility will be the second distribution hub of its kind in the U.S., the Chicago Tribune reported. Get the Full Story...
Traditional brick-and-mortar retailers are rolling out omnichannel options. To that end, Home Depot has been installing lockers in many of its locations to allow customers who place online orders to easily pick up their merchandise at the store. The move enables the retailer to get items to online customers...
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In a formal proposal, ESL Investments said it was seeking to purchase Sears Holdings’ Kenmore brand, as well as the retailer’s home improvement unit. ESL Investments is a hedge fund controlled by the chief executive of Sears Holdings, Eddie Lampert, Retail Dive reported. Get the...
When Ross Bailey, founder and CEO of Appear Here, first came up with his business concept, he wasn’t thinking about building the Airbnb of commercial real estate. He was thinking about selling t-shirts, specifically shirts he had made to celebrate the Queen’s diamond jubilee in...
Constellation Brands is not a household name, but the intoxicants it stands behind sure are — Robert Mondavi wine, Corona beer and Svedka vodka are all under the brand. These days, all three are facing a new competitor: cannabis. Get the Full Story Complete the...
