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5 Reasons to use Shopify POS on Touchscreens
With Shopify POS on interactive self-service kiosk touchscreens, retailers can offer an engaging in-store shopping experience with data-driven insights.
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Future of AI in retail: Aligning progress with public perception
by Lorraine Hamby — Head of Marketing, Everseen
AI is no longer an emerging technology in the retail sector — it’s a central part of the industry's transformation. While enthusiasm for its potential is high…
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Ikea launches rewards program offering points beyond purchase
May 30, 2025
Ikea U.S. has launched a rewards program that lets Ikea customers earn points throughout the entire customer journey, from planning to shopping to purchase.
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Numerator debuts tariff risk index for measuring vulnerability
May 30, 2025
Numerator has released a Tariff Risk Index to quantify vulnerability across consumer categories to tariff-driven disruption.
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Census data reveals steady retail April sales despite tariff concerns
May 29, 2025
Shoppers were engaged and shopping in April despite concern over tariffs, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
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Batteries Plus campaign puts focus on technical expertise
May 29, 2025
Batteries Plus has launched a national campaign focusing on B2B and consumer battery solutions that brands its franchisees and store teams as technical experts.
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Kroger hiring 15K associates to drive better customer experience
May 28, 2025
The Kroger Co. is aiming to hire 15,000 store associates across a wide range of roles in a quest to enhance the customer experience.
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Examining the powerful role music plays in the in-store customer experience
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
In this episode of the CX Innovators podcast Ola Sars, CEO of Soundtrack Technologies, shares with Judy Mottl, editor of Retail Customer Experience, how and…
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Uncharted opening Illinois location come June
May 28, 2025
Uncharted, a retailer focused on the job of discovery, will open a Wilmette, Illinois, store in June.
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Nearly half of consumers expect personalized marketing experiences
May 27, 2025
Just about 40% of U.S. consumers expect personalized online shopping experience with tailored interactions and product recommendations that align with…
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Tariffs will cause car price hikes says Volvo
May 27, 2025
Car maker Volvo said car prices will increase due to the tariffs imposed by President Trump.
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From likes to buys: How social media is redefining retail
by Umang Thakur — Principal Analyst & VP, QKS Group
With the advent of the digital age, social media has grown beyond its initial role of connecting people and sharing updates. Although social media was not…
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Trump to Apple: Big tariff ahead if manufacturing stays offshore
May 27, 2025
President Donald Trump has told Apple it faces a 25% tariff for iPhones sold but not manufactured in the U.S.
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Trump extends EU tariff to July 9 as talks continue
May 27, 2025
President Donald Trump has pushed off a 50% tariff on all EU imports until July 9 to provide more time for trade deal talks.
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Parker’s Kitchen expanding in South Carolina’s Grand Strand
May 23, 2025
Parker's Kitchen convenience brand is expanding its footprint to the Grand Strand area in South Carolina.
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How retailers can elevate the social shopping experience to drive sales
by Marjorie Leonidas — CEO, Taggstar
Social isn't new to retail, but it continues to rapidly evolve and change as its dominance grows. Tik Tok Shop isn't just growing; it is now on Amazon's list…
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SMB sales grew in April despite consumers trimming discretionary spend
May 23, 2025
Small business sales in April grew above March despite consumers continuing to trim discretionary spending, according to the Fiserv Small Business Index for…
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Lowe’s not ruling out price hikes on some items due to tariffs
May 22, 2025
Lowe's intends to keep its pricing competitive given the newly-enacted tariffs but contends there may be price increases on some items.
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Tariff concerns not stopping Amazon shoppers
May 22, 2025
Tariff concerns aren't stopping consumers from shopping at Amazon.
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Meijer opens 3 supercenters in Ohio
May 22, 2025
Meijer has opened three 159,000-square-foot supercenters in Northeast Ohio.
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