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Amazon Prime delivery experiencing big delays due to COVID-19
March 31, 2020
What once was overnight or even a one-day delivery wait for Amazon Prime members is now weeks to a month due to the impact of COVID-19.
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Kroger launches senior shopping hours in Georgia
March 31, 2020
Supermarket grocery chain Kroger is deeming one hour every morning as senior shopping time.
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Macy's latest retailer to furlough workers in wake of COVID-19
March 30, 2020
Retailer Macy's is putting a majority of its 130,000 employees on furlough due to the ongoing COVID019 pandemic.
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Federal CARES Act provides relief to businesses hurt by COVID-19
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
The federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act offers major financial support for companies impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. Business and…
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Why content is the foundation for a successful e-commerce shopping experience
by James Bathgate — VP of Implementations, Searchspring
James Bathgate, vice president of implementations, Searchspring, explores different ways retailer content can establish the brand as an expert voice, build…
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Can your retail store survive 2020?
by Bruce Hakutizwi — Director of Dynamis, BusinessesForSale.com
Bruce Hakutizwi, USA and international manager for BusinessesForSale.com, believes retail hasn’t died but just transformed. And, while brick-and-mortar stores…
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Stimulus package to offer $350B in small business loans
March 27, 2020
The largest stimulus bill in U.S. history is almost reality, thanks to a deal struck this morning between the White House and U.S. Senate okaying $2 trillion…
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$2 trillion rescue package offers lifeline for businesses, employees
March 27, 2020
The largest stimulus bill in U.S. history is almost reality, thanks to a deal struck this morning between the White House and U.S. Senate okaying $2 trillion…
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Dillard's stores open for shoppers despite COVID-19
March 27, 2020
More retailers than not are closed temporarily given the ongoing coronavirus outbreak but one major retail brand's brick-and-mortar stores are still open to…
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Digital signage provides calming presence amidst coronavirus pandemic
by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator
As panic over COVID-19, the coronavirus outbreak, continues to spread, digital signage can provide a much needed calming presence to help retail customers stay…
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5 trends shaping the future of in-store retail experiences
by Bobby Marhamat — CEO, Raydiant
Bobby Marhamat, CEO of Raydiant, writes that if retailers give customers what they want they can ensure retail success this decade by taking advantage of the…
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CVS tapping furloughed hotel workers to fill jobs
March 26, 2020
CVS Health is aiming to hire on 50,000 workers for part-time and full-time jobs and is aiming to draw hires from the hotel industry given layoffs due to the…
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Costco sets up hours for senior shopping due to coronavirus outbreak
March 26, 2020
Starting this weekend Costco will offer senior-only (60 years or older) shopping hours on Tuesday and Thursday from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.
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Bridgestone retail had a robust 2019
March 26, 2020
Bridgestone Retail Operation, the biggest network of company-owned tire and auto services centers, enjoyed recording setting achievements in both sales and new…
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Continuous customerization in retail automotive services: Customer retention
by Rick Muldowney — Chief Analytics Officer, digm
Rick Muldowney, chief analytics officer at digm, explains how by putting continuous customerization to work, retail automotive services providers can identify…
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Neiman Marcus mulling bankruptcy move
March 25, 2020
Luxury retailer Neiman Marcus is supposedly assessing going into bankruptcy in the wake of big debt and stores closing due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
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Publix sets up special shopping time for seniors due to COVID-19
March 25, 2020
In an effort to provide a safer shopping experience for its senior consumers, supermarket Publix is setting aside specific hours for those 65 years old and…
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Coronavirus outbreak raising questions about digital payments, cash
by David Jones — Editor, Networld Media Group
The coronavirus pandemic is raising a number of concerns about whether consumers would shift toward digital payments amid concerns about cash handling and…
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Retail industry lobbying for federal support
March 24, 2020
As retail clothing stores continue to temporarily close in light of COVID-19, the coronavirus pandemic, the retail fashion and clothing industry is pressing…
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Amazon CEO: Things going to get worse before they get better
March 24, 2020
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos cut right to the chase in a letter to employees this past weekend after first thanking them for their hard work and effort.
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