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CurrencyWorks partners with cannabis retailers on digital currency card
March 5, 2021
CurrencyWorks Inc., a financial technology blockchain pioneer and alternative digital payments provider, has signed a deal to partner with leading cannabis…
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Digital signage market to reach $27.8B by 2026
March 5, 2021
The digital signage market will grow from $16.3 billion to $27.8 billion by 2026, according to a report by MarketsandMarkets. The market will also grow at a…
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How to boost sales with visual merchandising techniques
by Ray Ko
Ray Ko, senior e-commerce manager at ShopPOPDisplays, advises retailers seeking to design visual merchandising that successfully boosts sales to begin by…
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Walmart Canada to introduce outdoor pickup kiosks for online orders
March 4, 2021
Walmart Canada plans to introduce automated kiosks for picking up online grocery orders, according to the company's website.
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Proximity sensors market to reach $6B by 2028
March 4, 2021
The proximity sensors market will grow from $3.68 billion in 2020 to $6.41 billion by 2028, according to a report by Verified Market Research.
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Mobile wallet transactions overtake cash payments
March 4, 2021
Digital wallet payments are exceeding card use at the POS and contactless in-store payments via a mobile wallet worldwide exceeded in-store cash payments for…
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The Ecosystem of Payment & Transaction Technology
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Kohl's sees big sales spike ahead
March 3, 2021
Kohl's is optimistic about its 2021 retail sales season and said it's starting the year with "strong momentum," noting initiatives such as a partnership with…
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Target spending big bucks on store remodels, online fulfillment
March 3, 2021
Retailer Target, which enjoyed a robust Q4 in sales and earnings, is forging full-speed ahead with remodeling stores and enhancing online order fulfillment.
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In 2021, omnichannel retail is all about identity, consistency and personalization
by Jake Athey
Jake Athey, VP of marketing and customer experience at Widen, explains why omnichanne, a loaded buzzword if there ever was one, is less about where you sell…
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Bed Bath & Beyond taps Oracle for better customer service, greater efficiency
March 3, 2021
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. is tapping Oracle to serve as its enterprise resourcing planning provider, and deploying Oracle Cloud to replace the brand's legacy…
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As 3D and AR shopping goes mainstream, new technical standards can boost ROI
by Rob Weaver
Rob Weaver, chief revenue officer at Vertebrae, explains the high return on investment and benefits for retailers deploying 3D and AR tools in accordance with…
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Walmart eliminates minimum purchase for Express delivery
March 2, 2021
Walmart is eliminating the $35 minimum order requirement for its Express delivery, which costs $10 on top of the existing delivery charge.
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Consumers spend more with brands boasting great online service
March 2, 2021
A good majority of online consumers, 83%, will spend more money with brands that deliver great customer service, yet a third of customers overall, 28%, report…
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Urban Outfitters boosts transaction volume with JRNI technology
March 2, 2021
Urban Outfitters is boosting customer transaction volume by 25% at two of its brands, Anthropologie and BHLDN, after deploying JRNI Appointments, an…
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Victoria's Secret to shutter more stores this year
March 1, 2021
After closing more than 200 stores in 2020, high-end lingerie retailer Victoria's Secret aims to close several dozen more in 2021.
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Best Buy to trim store locations despite healthy profits
March 1, 2021
Best Buy will close more than 20 stores this year despite a healthy cash balance sheet and solid profits.
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Fry's Electronic goes out of business in quiet fashion
March 1, 2021
Retailer Fry's Electronic closed all of its 31 U.S. stores last week with no fanfare or notice after 40-plus years in business.
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Why location data is critical for consumers and retailers
by Brian Cluster — Director of Industry Strategy for CPG & Retail, Stibo Systems
Brian Cluster, director of industry strategy for CPG & Retail, Stibo Systems, explains why why location data is so important in 2021 and why managing it…
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6 steps to maximizing the social connection and enhancing customer experience
by Gabe Larsen — VP Growth, Kustomer
Gabe Larsen, VP of growth at Kustomer, shares insight on how retailers can achieve social CX success and provides six important steps toward that goal.
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