The U.K. supermarket chain recently rolled out specially designed "bays" to its self-service checkout areas to encourage impulse buying, particularly of health and beauty products.
While retailers are increasingly leveraging technology to enhance the in-store experience and address labor challenges, investments in micro-fulfillment centers have slowed slightly.
The design of a New Jersey store was inspired by local input and features an elevated shopping experience and curated product assortment, including a “Global Flavors” aisle and NYC-inspired soup and coffee bars.