What Can U.S. Retailers Learn From China?

In grocery stores around the world, retailers are making big changes to deliver online and offline experiences that will win shoppers over. Mexico’s Soriana grocery chain offers free Wi-Fi in 824 stores for millions of customers. Lidl in Ireland sells musical instruments at its stores during the holidays. On U.S. soil, retailers are investing more in their e-commerce offerings while also raising the bar on their in-store experiences. China may be showcasing some of the most innovative models of all. The country’s retail sector is booming, with big names such as Alibaba and JD.com leading the charge, while an embrace of digital innovation and e-commerce has created a grocery scene blending online and offline capabilities that has quickly become the envy of many U.S. grocers. Read more at Retail Dive.