In today’s top retail news, consumer electronics rental service Grover is launching in the U.S. after success in several European markets, and ShipBob’s CEO tells PYMNTS that direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands need to make sure their customer experience extends through the fulfillment process. Also, Amazon is...
As United Kingdom grocers struggle against a historically challenging labor market, many are accelerating their automation efforts. On Monday (Sept. 20), it was reported that Germany-based discount grocery giant Aldi is trying out its first checkout-less supermarket in London, and on Tuesday (Sept. 20), Asda,...
What pandemic? It’s a question you might ask when analyzing responses to What Consumers Expect From Their Grocery Shopping Experiences, a PYMNTS and ACI Worldwide collaboration. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...
Despite advances in technology and mass adoption of eCommerce over the last several years, the basic way of searching for products online hasn’t changed all that much — search results are often listed “in order of relevance” in neat rows on a webpage. Get the...
Getting a shipment from a small eCommerce merchant or direct-to-consumer (D2C) brand should feel different than receiving a package from Amazon, according to ShipBob CEO Dhruv Saxena. Because the consumer has likely bought directly from the brand’s website, the goal should be that “the customer...
Auto parts retailer AutoZone, Inc. on Tuesday (Sept. 21) said its fourth-quarter net sales were $4.9 billion for the 16-week period ending Aug. 28, up 8.1% from the same time in 2020. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...
Retail giant Amazon and minority-led community development financial institution (FI) Lendistry on Tuesday (Sept. 21) announced a joint pilot program focused on helping small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) selling on Amazon’s platform grow more quickly. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...
Consumer electronics rental service Grover is expanding across the Atlantic to the U.S., aiming to give more Americans access to the latest technology without the pressure or commitment of a high price tag. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...
Pet retailer PetSmart on Monday (Sept. 20) unveiled The Pharmacy at PetSmart, an online portal for pet owners to help their animals get the medicines they need, allowing customers to fill veterinarians’ prescriptions and have them shipped directly to them. Get the Full Story Complete...
