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30% of fashion brands will close this year, claims survey
February 15, 2021
More than a third of fashion brands (37%) will close stores this year, 56% of retailers will shutter physical stores and 66% of shoppers won't be hitting a…
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Retail technology: The path forward
Andre Hordagoda, co founder of Go Instore, shares insight that retailers, having survived nearly a full pandemic year, now face a new dilemma — innovate, or…
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3 retail trends that will set the stage in 2021
Ignatius K.C. Lau, vice chairman and CEO at SML Group, offers up the top three trends retailers should be aware of and why they need to remain agile and…
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Why a veteran airport concessionaire sees a big future for automated retail
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Self-service retailing is expanding from office and travel products to numerous other product types, including CBD products that require age verification…
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Under Armour revenue down but robust e-commerce is a bright spot
February 12, 2021
Athletic wear retailer Under Armour saw revenue dip 3%, to $1.4 billion in its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended Dec. 31, 2020, but direct-to-consumer…
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Valentine's Day will be much more homey this year
February 12, 2021
This year's Valentine's Day celebration is likely going to be a home-based experience for many given the ongoing pandemic.
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Consumers loving digital banking engagement, reveals BoA
February 12, 2021
Consumers are embracing mobile banking with one banking institution experiencing record levels of engagement.
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5 seasonal hiring tips for 2021 based on 2020 lessons
by Jane Sloan
Jane Sloan, manager, customer success at CareerBuilder, explains why when it comes to seasonal hiring strategies retailers should plan for resilience. The…
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Mall owner optimistic this year will be a better one for business
February 11, 2021
With the U.S. pandemic hitting it's one-year mark, the biggest U.S. mall operator is expressing optimism that business may be returning toward a normal point.
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Price Chopper merging with Tops Market
February 11, 2021
Price Chopper/Market 23 and Tops Markets, both New York-based grocery chains, are merging, which will double their collective footprint in the Northeast.
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Not everyone is getting a Valentine's Day gift this year
February 11, 2021
While some reports reveal Valentine's Day shoppers are likely to spend more this year than last, one survey claims 40% of American consumers won't spend a dime.
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6 retail insights marketers should apply this Valentine’s Day
by Daniel Heer
With consumer spending for the Valentine's Day holiday expected to reach $21.8 billion, Daniel Heer, founder and CEO of Zeotap, maps out six points marketers…
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Jewelry vending machine to benefit NYC restaurants
February 11, 2021
Marla Aaron, a jewelry designer and East Harlem, New York resident, will take her jewelry vending machine to the streets of New York City for the first time as…
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5 Star Nutrition embraces NewStore tech to improve POS, inventory, clienteling
February 10, 2021
5 Star Nutrition, a wellness brand, is deploying NewStore's omnichannel platform for omnichannel customer and associate experiences around point of sale…
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Millennials are the biggest Valentine's Day gift spenders
February 10, 2021
When it comes to buying loved ones a Valentine's Day gift the millennials are the biggest and most extravagant spenders — doling out an average of 40% more…
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Valentine's Day business isn't just about romance this year
February 10, 2021
Valentine's Day, the busiest day of the year for florists, isn't just about romance this year as many consumers are using the holiday to express love for those…
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Acme Tools delivers better experience with digital signage
by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator
When it comes to retail, one major challenge is how to coordinate marketing campaigns while still accommodating the individual needs of various locations. A…
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Automation and the retail customer experience
Roy Castleman, founder and managing director of EC-MSP Ltd., shares insight on automation and how it's impacting retail today and what's to come in the future.
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UK consumers feeling big love this Valentine's Day
February 9, 2021
Spending on Valentine's Day gifts in the U.K. will be big this year with one research firm expecting it to double compared to 2020.
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Health retailer taps e-Spirit for engaging content, personalization strategy
February 9, 2021
GNC Holidings Inc., a health and wellness product retailer, is deploying the FirstSpirit Digital Experience Platform from e-Spirit for a more engaging online…
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