Save Mart to pilot inventory robot at California stores
US-based grocery store chain Save Mart is set to pilot Simbe Robotics’ autonomous inventory robot, Tally, at certain stores in California.
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Lord and Taylor returns as digital collective store
US-based department store Lord and Taylor has been relaunched by its owner, the Saadia Group,...
IKEA Canada and Second Closet to introduce electric delivery trucks
IKEA Canada has partnered with last-mile delivery service provider Second Closet to introduce co-branded zero-emission delivery trucks.
Farmstead partners with DoorDash for online deliveries
US-based online grocer Farmstead has partnered with last-mile logistics platform DoorDash to support its expansion in the country.
Carhartt to open stores within Tractor Supply stores
US-based rural lifestyle retailer Tractor Supply has shared plans to expand its offerings from workwear manufacturer Carhartt at its retail stores.
Health and wellness is the consumer trend to tackle and AI can help
Over recent years, consumers have become more receptive to health and wellness trends, and this is forecast to increase. Covid-19 has further accelerated this trend, with consumers increasingly concerned about…
Face covering regulations fuel innovation in personal care categories
Compulsory face covering measures in public spaces are likely to continue to play a part in the day-to-day realities of consumers in many countries for the foreseeable future. The mandatory…
Levi Strauss raises revenue growth outlook for first half
American clothing company Levi Strauss has increased its revenue growth outlook for the first half of this year to between 24% and 25% from last year. The announcement was made…
Best Buy launches new paid membership programme trial
US-based consumer electronics retailer Best Buy is trialling a new paid membership programme at some of its stores. For an annual fee of $199.99, the Best Buy Beta programme offers…
Saks Fifth Avenue to stop selling fur products
Luxury fashion retailer Saks Fifth Avenue has pledged to stop selling animal fur products by the end of the next fiscal year. Products made using fur from animals such as…
Lowe’s Canada to install contactless pick-up lockers
Canadian home improvement retailer Lowe's Canada is set to launch new contactless pick-up lockers at select stores in the country. The order retrieval system will be installed near the entrance…
