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Pret A Manger, JDE Peet team up on self-service solution
October 29, 2021
Pret A Manger has teamed with JDE Peet's to trial Pret Express, a self-service coffee-to-go solution featuring Pret's 100% organic coffee and tea, according to…
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Fight for the Future takes aim at Amazon palm scan tech
October 29, 2021
Fight for the Future, an organization dedicated to defending what it considers basic human rights in the digital age, has urged Red Rocks Amphitheater, its…
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Automated retail tech firm Aeguana raises $1.66M
October 29, 2021
Aeguana, a firm specializing in automated retail technology, has experienced record-growth following a £1.2 million ($1.66 million) growth capital investment…
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Why it's critical to enhance retail associate culture, training
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
As consumers flock back to brick-and-mortar retail stores, brands are facing challenges as the holiday shopping season kicks in. There's not enough staff and…
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C-store chain deploying NCR self-checkout kiosks
October 28, 2021
Royal Farms, a privately owned chain of convenience stores throughout Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania and New Jersey, will equip all…
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C-store chain deploys unstaffed store
October 28, 2021
R-kiosk, part of the Norway based Reitan convenience store chain, has introduced an unstaffed R-kiosk Go! at Viikki campus at the University of Helsinki, in…
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Walmart debuts bitcoin via Coinstar machines
October 28, 2021
Walmart Inc. is providing customers an opportunity to buy bitcoin at Coinstar machines in some U.S. stores, according a MarketWatch report.
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US consumers love a good discount when it’s relevant
October 27, 2021
American consumers love a good discount if the discount is relevant to their lives and shopping habits, and nearly half, 41%, are expecting a more personalized…
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Amazon hiring on 150K, offering sign-on bonus, extra hourly pay
October 27, 2021
In order to handle the holiday shopping rush, Amazon plans to hire on 150,000 associates for seasonal jobs and is offering starting pay of $18 per hour on…
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Consumers seek brands that understand their needs
October 27, 2021
A hefty number of consumers, 80%, are more likely to shop with brands that show they understand them and want consistent communication both in-store and online.
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Chewy taps AR for immersive Halloween pet costume experience
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
Pet lovers love to dress up their canine and feline best friends for Halloween and Chewy is not only making costume selection easier, it's engaging with…
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Shoppers relying more on apps for in-store experience
October 26, 2021
Shoppers are all about efficiency and that is driving consumers to tap smartphones, and apps, more than ever when looking for products.
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A harmonious tale: Strengthening the retailer-CPG relationship
by Ryan Powell
Ryan Powell, SVP retail strategy and consulting at Insite AI, explains why the relationship between retailers and CPG brands goes beyond breaking silos of data…
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Consumers shopping early, big delivery expectations
October 26, 2021
A majority, 80%, of Americans are worried about shipping issues and fraud incidents this holiday season and a good number are also shopping early for gifts.
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Clinique first NFTs reward loyalty
October 26, 2021
Beauty brand Clinique has launched its first digital collectible represented by a limited edition non-fungible token.
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Glory, HRS Hospitality & Retail Systems team up on cash recycling
October 25, 2021
Glory Global Solutions, a provider of cash technology solutions, has teamed with HRS Hospitality & Retail Systems to offer a "plug and play" integration…
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POSaBit Systems debuts kiosk for cannabis retailers
October 25, 2021
POSaBit Systems Corp., a provider of payments infrastructure and blockchain enabled payment processing, has unveiled the POSaBit Kiosk, a standalone hardware…
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PopCom to launch autonomous retail technology in Qatar telecom stores
October 25, 2021
PopCom, a vending solutions provider, will supply its autonomous retail technology to Qatar-based telecom giant Ooredoo for its retail stores, starting in…
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Walmart, Amazon, Target tops with US consumers
October 22, 2021
When it comes to favorite retailers, U.S. consumers love Walmart, Amazon and Target, citing best prices, return policies and overall shopping experience.
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Rue21, e-sports team debut gaming streetwear
October 22, 2021
Rue21, in collaboration with Frank151 and American e-sports team OpTic Gaming, is debuting a limited time gaming streetwear collection, according to a press…
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