Ahold Delhaize, one of the world’s largest supermarket chains, has seen its eCommerce business spike during the pandemic. But Chief Information Officer Ben Wishart tells Karen Webster that he sees the increase partly settling back down once the pandemic ebbs, as many consumers still like...
Alibaba and its big grocery play have grabbed some global attention this week as the eCommerce giant has invested $3.6 billion for a controlling stake in the “hypermarket” operator Sun Art Retail Group. The deal will give Alibaba a controlling 70.94 percent equity interest in Auchans’...
COVID-19’s economic impacts continue to roil the auto industry, but rather than hurt sales, the pandemic is just increasingly moving them to digital channels. The age-old process of “kicking the tires” of a vehicle at a local dealership is increasingly moving to deal-hungry shoppers “clicking the tires”...
Shopping is increasingly done remotely, but when it comes to luxury goods, appealing to high-end consumers requires personalized digital connections and a memorable experience, Zornitza Stefanova, founder and CEO of global luxury-shopping platform BSPK told PYMNTS. Whether that comes in the form of video, live chats...
Direct-to-consumer (D2C) selling has taken wing with the ascendance of eCommerce to retail’s throne. What was once a small but meaningful constituency — online shoppers — suddenly seem to be holding all the cards. How consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands and subscription-based businesses respond to...
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If your web search for Levi’s or Tommy Hilfiger turns up a result that look a lot like a QVC show, don’t assume you were misled or clicked an errant link. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...
Google is experimenting with new features to drive online shopping dollars to YouTube and is encouraging some creators there to tag and track any products used in their videos. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...
At a time when online retail sales are growing and accounting for a larger slice of the overall pie, the battle to deliver products as quickly and cheaply as possible has never been tougher. With large dominant players such as Amazon and Walmart grabbing half the...
