Walmart started charging higher prices online than in store for some items, in an effort to offset shipping costs and drive more shoppers to its brick-and-mortar locations. See how Walmart will differentiate prices for both channels.
Through custom-created greeting cards by Hallmark Business Connections, the B2B subsidiary of Hallmark, Walgreens was able to deliver messages of gratitude to customers. Here is how the initiative created more brand loyalty between both companies and customers.
Adidas announced the launch of its new mobile app. It offers access to products on Adidas’s ecommerce site, and is tailored to a consumer’s preference and behaviors. See what other features the mobile app offers and how it’s part of a larger initiative from the brand.
Every channel in the shopper’s path to purchase is expected to play a major role this holiday season, according to a study by Astound Commerce that detailed several key success factors for retailers. See what these factors are and how retailers can benefit from them.
Harry & David is giving its brand a digital uplift across the board, enhancing its ecommerce and mobile sites, catalog and social media channels for the holiday season. Here are some of the features the company has implemented in the redesign.
Best Buy announced that it will begin allowing customers to order products through Amazon’s Alexa device. See how this will enhance the customer experience for shoppers.
ShipStation released its shipping cutoff dates for the holiday season. This infographic includes shipping dates from the top three U.S. shipping carriers, UPS, FedEx and USPS. Here is the list of dates.
It’s not looking so good for Sears Holdings, as it plans to shutter 63 more stores after the holiday season. See what the company had to say about these store closures.
Artificial Intelligence and predictive content are changing the way people are shopping today. This report by Multichannel Merchant looks at how some of today’s major retailers are using AI and predictive content, and how they are helping them improve the customer’s shopping experience.
Online sales are expected to reach $107.4 billion this holiday season, according to a study by Adobe. See what other predictions are expected as the holiday season gets closer.