services

Back Market’s Latest Salvo in its War Against ‘Fast Tech’ — a Store in SoHo

Fast fashion is now a term familiar to most consumers, but similar “buy-it-and-toss-it” mentalities pervade many other categories as well, with far…

Ikea Fortifies Partnership with Taskrabbit for Furniture Assembly

Ikea has expanded its partnership with online home services marketplace Taskrabbit, enabling customers to easily book and pay for Taskrabbit furniture assembly…

Sally Beauty Rolls Out Free Virtual Hair Coloring Consultations

Sally Beauty has launched a new service offering free, on-demand digital hair coloring consultations with licensed professionals. The retailer piloted the Licensed…

Nordstrom Focuses Holiday Efforts on Value-Added Services and Unique Experiences

To position themselves as the ultimate holiday shopping destinations, Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack are doubling down on helpful services, compelling brand partnerships…

Walmart Business Adds Tools for SMBs with New App, Angi Partnership

Walmart Business has rolled out a series of enhanced offerings for its small business customers, including a dedicated app, a new partnership…

Why Curacao ‘Zags’ When Other Retailers ‘Zig’ — and How This Drives its Success

Every retailer strives to understand its customers, but few are as deeply in tune with their audiences as Curacao. This California-based retailer…

Best Buy Puts its Tech Foot Forward With Small-Format, Digital-First Store

Best Buy will open its first ever small-format, digital-first store in Monroe, N.C. The 5,000-square foot shop will build on the small-format…

Walmart to Bring Tech-Enabled Beauty Lounges to 400 Locations

Walmart is bolstering its relationship with beauty tech company Mayvenn to bring Mayvenn-branded Beauty Lounges to 400 Walmart locations across the U.S.,…

PetSmart Invites Vets to Open Clinics in its Stores

PetSmart has launched PetSmart Veterinary Services (PVS) in a bid to fill empty clinic spaces in its stores while simultaneously helping veterinarians launch…

Walmart Partners With Angi to Expand Assembly and Home Improvement Options

Walmart has partnered with Angi to add a new home service offering at nearly 4,000 Walmart stores nationwide. Walmart shoppers can seamlessly…

Signet Jewelers Acquires Diamonds Direct to Boost Bridal Offerings

Signet Jewelers has entered into an agreement to acquire Diamonds Direct USA, an off-mall jeweler with 22 locations, in a $490 million…

Future of Services: Micro-Factory and Retail in One

The service industry is on the cusp of trying to redefine itself in the new age of retail. As consumer habits and…

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