Dan Berthiaume

New England

Senior Technology Editor at Chain Store Age

Senior Editor Technology at Chain Store Age. RETHINK Retail Top Retail Expert. Proud #GenX. Opinions are my own.

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Articles

Appeals court reinstates Trump tariffs after brief pause

4 weeks ago | chainstoreage.com | Dan Berthiaume

A federal appeals court has put President Donald Trump's tariffs on global imports back in place, at least for now. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has temporarily stayed an earlier unanimous ruling from a panel of three federal judges on the United States Court of International Trade that found Trump exceeded his legal authority when he enacted reciprocal tariffs on imports from most countries on April 2, 2025.
Levi Strauss generates growth with e-commerce innovation

4 weeks ago | chainstoreage.com | Dan Berthiaume

Levi's is focusing on its digital customer experience. Levi Strauss & Co. is citing efforts to develop next-generation e-commerce solutions as a key component of its financial success.
Amazon brings Prime membership service to Colombia

1 month ago | chainstoreage.com | Dan Berthiaume

Colombian Amazon shoppers have a new option to receive free delivery and other perks. Starting Thursday, May 29, 2025, the Amazon Prime paid subscription service is available in Colombia with a dedicated local membership for $6 a month or $40 annually (a 45% saving compared to the monthly plan). Prime membership includes free delivery from the U.S. to Colombia on eligible orders of tens of millions of items across 35 categories from Amazon with zero minimum spend.
Walmart integrates AI health platform with NationsBenefits services

1 month ago | chainstoreage.com | Dan Berthiaume

The Walmart Everyday Health Signals AI platform. Walmart is providing a variety of personalized information and product recommendations to members of a major health insurance program. The discount giant is connecting Everyday Health Signals, its new artificial intelligence-based digital platform, to NationsBenefits members.
Walmart combines its AI health platform with NationsBenefits services

1 month ago | chainstoreage.com | Dan Berthiaume

The Walmart Everyday Health Signals AI platform. In another expansion of its health care offerings, Walmart is providing personalized information and product recommendations to members of a health care fintech and supplemental benefits company. The discount giant is connecting Everyday Health Signals, its new artificial intelligence-based digital platform, to NationsBenefits members.
U.S. trade court blocks most Trump tariffs

1 month ago | chainstoreage.com | Dan Berthiaume

A federal court has struck down most of President Trump's tariffs. The United States Court of International Trade is dealing President Donald Trump a serious setback in his efforts to place tariffs on global imports. A panel of three federal judges from the court unanimously ruled that Trump exceeded his legal authority when he enacted reciprocal tariffs on imports from most countries on April 2, 2025.
Williams-Sonoma acquires intellectual property of Dormify

1 month ago | chainstoreage.com | Dan Berthiaume

Williams-Sonoma has purchased the IP assets of Dormify. Williams-Sonoma Inc. continues expanding its presence in the collegiate retailing space. The home goods retailer has purchased the intellectual property of Dormify, an online retailer and content platform for college students and young adults living or moving into dormitories, for an undisclosed sum. Williams-Sonoma plans to relaunch Dormify in 2026.
Williams-Sonoma acquires intellectual property of dorm supply retailer

1 month ago | chainstoreage.com | Dan Berthiaume

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Walmart adds digital services to help Medicare Advantage customers

1 month ago | chainstoreage.com | Dan Berthiaume

Walmart is partnering with NationsBenefits to streamline Medicare Advantage purchases. Walmart had unveiled a digital solution to help Medicare Advantage members maximize their supplemental benefits. The retail giant said that, "for the first time in retail," customers can easily identify plan-specific, benefits-eligible products while shopping on its site and app.
Walmart integrates Medicare Advantage benefits into digital shopping

1 month ago | chainstoreage.com | Dan Berthiaume

Walmart is partnering with NationsBenefits to streamline Medicare Advantage purchases. Walmart Inc. is enabling select customers to identify plan-specific, benefits-eligible products while shopping on its site and app. The discount giant is now allowing millions of Medicare Advantage members to add benefit cards to their online Walmart account.