TECHNOLOGY

Staples expands next-day delivery with AI-based picking robots
Staples Inc. is deploying an autonomous robotic item-handling system.
January's online grocery sales inch up over last year
Online grocery sales in the U.S. rose to $8.5 billion in January, according to the latest Brick Meets Click/Mercatus Grocery Shopper Survey.

Natural grocer Earth Fare partners with Zooey Deschanel-founded app

Earth Fare is providing shoppers mobile gamification using a promotional app from a company backed by a Hollywood actress.
Study: Peak holiday online returns growth outpaced sales growth

The rate of returns on Cyber Week 2023 purchases reached a surprisingly fast pace.
Midwest convenience chain J&H Family Stores deploys cleaning robots

J&H Family Stores is streamlining some manual store tasks with automated robotic scrubbers.
Pacsun releases spring collection with aid from Gen Z influencers

Pacsun is timing the introduction of a new group of creative advisors to coincide with its spring/summer 2024 campaign.
Amazon promotes Black-owned businesses for Black History Month

Amazon is supporting Black-owned businesses during Black History Month and throughout the year with a number of initiatives.
Neiman Marcus ends e-commerce partnership with Farfetch

Neiman Marcus Group is no longer replatforming its Bergdorf Goodman subsidiary with the help of Farfetch.
How effective are mobile offers?

A new survey sheds light on the value of mobile as a channel for customer promotions and interaction.
How Apple Vision Pro’s arrival affects retail

Apple Vision Pro is finally here – and it may (or may not) have a significant impact on retail.