Jeff Gennette, Macy’s chief executive, said the dark stores are part of an experiment as the company responds to customers buying more online and demanding ever-faster shipping for free. The forces propelling online shopping were set in motion long before the pandemic. Last week, Walmart, the nation’s largest retailer, reported that e-commerce sales increased 79% in the third quarter, while its rival Target said its e-commerce business was up 155%. Across the industry, online sales are expected to increase at their fastest rate in 12 years, accounting for 20% of all retail purchases this year. Inside the Amazon fulfilment centre on Staten Island, New York, May 15, 2019.

Source: bd News24 November 24, 2020 14:14 UTC