Brick And Mortar news and trends

Walmart Grows Omnichannel Capabilities for Shoppers ‘Seeking Convenience’
Retail // April 26, 2024

Walmart has been expanding its omnichannel capabilities across its three segments: Walmart U.S., Walmart International and Sam’s Club. The company’s people and technology are dedicated to giving customers the opportunity to shop in both retail stores and through eCommerce so they can access what they...

GoDaddy Debuts Pocket-Sized POS for Small Businesses
POS Innovation // April 25, 2024

Web provider GoDaddy has introduced a smaller point-of-sale (POS) tool for small businesses. Smart Terminal Flex, announced Thursday (April 25) is designed to fit inside an apron pocket while still helping businesses operate with more efficiency. The tool, the company said in a news release, is “ideal...

Best Buy Forms Retail Media Partnership With CNET
Retail // April 25, 2024

Best Buy has launched a retail media partnership with consumer technology publication CNET. The collaboration is designed to help brands reach larger audiences of “high intent” shoppers at a time when many consumers are demanding digital integration in their in-store journey, according to a Thursday (April 25) press...

Walmart Gives Online Shoppers VIP Treatment to Compete With Amazon
Retail // April 25, 2024

As Walmart looks to speed its digital transformation in an effort to shrink the eCommerce gap between itself and rival Amazon, the retailer is giving digital shoppers exclusive access to get them to engage more. The superstore chain announced via an emailed news release Thursday (April 25)...

Interviews & Exclusives
When Consumers Buy Electronics, Online Marketplaces Beat Physical Stores

April 30, 2024
Typically, consumers’ preferred purchasing channel remains the physical store, but when it comes to buying electronics, shoppers turn to third-party marketplaces for affordability and convenience. By the Numbers The new PYMNTS Intelligence report “The Online Features Driving Consumers to Shop With Brands, Retailers or Marketplaces” drew from a study of more than 3,500 U.S. consumers to understand […]

Walmart Gives Online Shoppers VIP Treatment to Compete With Amazon

April 25, 2024
As Walmart looks to speed its digital transformation in an effort to shrink the eCommerce gap between itself and rival Amazon, the retailer is giving digital shoppers exclusive access to get them...

Walmart Aims to Regain Healthcare Lead Over Amazon

April 12, 2024
With Amazon having just recently pulled ahead of Walmart in health and wellness, the latter is looking to regain its lead by expanding its presence in the space. The retailer is adding 18 more...

The Vitamin Shoppe COO: Rise of Click-and-Mortar™ Is Transforming Wellness Retail

April 08, 2024
As retailers adapt to consumers’ increasingly digitally integrated lifestyles, The Vitamin Shoppe is targeting its offerings to today’s Click-and-Mortar™ shoppers. Most of the company’s customers are engaging across digital and physical channels, Andrew Laudato, chief...

Quick Reads
Walmart Grows Omnichannel Capabilities for Shoppers ‘Seeking Convenience’

April 26, 2024
Walmart has been expanding its omnichannel capabilities across its three segments: Walmart U.S., Walmart International and Sam’s Club. The company’s people and technology are dedicated to giving customers the opportunity to shop in both retail stores and through eCommerce so they can access what they need “anytime and anywhere,” the retailer said in its annual […]

GoDaddy Debuts Pocket-Sized POS for Small Businesses

April 25, 2024
Web provider GoDaddy has introduced a smaller point-of-sale (POS) tool for small businesses. Smart Terminal Flex, announced Thursday (April 25) is designed to fit inside an apron pocket while still helping businesses...

Best Buy Forms Retail Media Partnership With CNET

April 25, 2024
Best Buy has launched a retail media partnership with consumer technology publication CNET. The collaboration is designed to help brands reach larger audiences of “high intent” shoppers at a time when many consumers...

Foot Locker Begins Rollout of ‘Store of the Future’

April 24, 2024
Foot Locker has unveiled its “store of the future” in Wayne, New Jersey. This new retail format will inform the footwear and apparel retailer’s global refresh, as information gleaned from it...