To make everyday purchase easier for its customers, Target is introducing Drive Up, a test service now available in the company’s Minneapolis-St. Paul hometown.
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As it moves to make grocery shopping more convenient for consumers, Walmart has acquired Parcel, a technology based, same-day and last-mile delivery company specializing in perishable and non-perishable delivery to customers in New York City.
Pier 1 Imports has appointed Darla Ramirez, the company’s vp/controller and principal accounting officer, interim chief financial officer, effective October 4.
Ace Hardware Corporation has completed its acquisition of a majority stake in e-commerce startup, The Grommet.
It could be a jolly holiday season for retailers if the holiday sales forecast from the National Retail Federation proves accurate.
Amazon.com is expanding its operations in Ohio, with plans to open its fifth fulfillment center in Euclid.
Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in September, and the overall economy grew for the 100th consecutive month, according to the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business.
As the holidays approach, BJ’s Wholesale Club said it would close for Thanksgiving Day and open at 7 a.m. on Black Friday.
Although it might be best known as a retailer of low-price branded products, market research firm One Click Retail, pointed out in a report that Amazon.com’s private label strategy has enjoyed success.
Wayfair has launched Day of Delivery Tracking, a new feature that allows consumers to track the delivery of their furniture.