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Walmart online sales on a boom path, reveals research data
April 21, 2021
This will be a boom year for Walmart's online sales with a projected 21% growth rate this year, hitting $65 billion, and it's all thanks to the increasing…
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A look at where AI stands in the retail realm
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
Artificial intelligence is on the cusp of explosion in the retail sector but success and return on investment is far from a guarantee. An expert shares how…
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American Eagle sales on track to hit $1B-plus
April 20, 2021
American Eagle Outfitters' fiscal first quarter revenue is on track to exceed $1 billion, an estimate that beats its own, and analysts', financial expectations.
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Tech look: How kiosks improve the in-store experience
by Ray Ko
The popularity of kiosks has skyrocketed during the pandemic as retailers look for ways to provide the service customers expect in a socially distanced…
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GameStop CEO latest leader to step down
April 20, 2021
GameStop CEO George Sherman is leaving his role as of July 31 and is the third executive to leave the retailer in the last month.
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Gen Z shoppers quick to cancel a brand, claims survey
April 20, 2021
When it comes to 'cancelling' a brand Gen Z shoppers are leading the pack.
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Medavail pharmacy kiosks expand in Texas
April 19, 2021
Medavail Holdings Inc., a technology-enabled retail pharmacy company providing pharmacy services, has expanded its deployments of Medcenter kiosks at 1…
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Stimulus money drives big retail sales activity
April 19, 2021
Retail sales jumped 9.8% in March primarily due to the additional stimulus money doled out by the federal government.
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Stitch Fix CEO stepping down come August
April 19, 2021
Stitch Fix Founder and CEO Katrina Lake is stepping down as the fashion clothing subscription service's top chief.
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North Hollywood retailer deploys SNA LED displays
April 16, 2021
NOHO West, a retail and entertainment destination in North Hollywood, has deployed three displays from SNA Display's Empire line of exterior LED products.
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Grubbrr teams with Frank Mayer on contactless smart lockers
April 16, 2021
Grubbrr, a commerce automation company, has teamed with Frank Mayer and Associates Inc. to provide restaurants and other retailers with contactless smart…
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Vehicle registration kiosks coming to Publix supermarkets in Georgia town
April 16, 2021
Residents of Columbus, Georgia will be able to renew vehicle registrations at kiosks at Publix supermarkets in the fall, according to a wtvm report.
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Walmart embracing fast casuals, local services as store-based tenants
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
With the departure of McDonald's and Subway operators from within its storefronts, Walmart aims to fill in-store leased space with "relevant" tenants, ranging…
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Top 5 ways to optimize the ‘post register zone’
by Maria Mullen — Strategic Advisor, THinc Partners
Brick-and-mortar retailers can use kiosks and services to generate incremental profit and promote shopper loyalty, focusing on the areas beyond the check-out…
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Contactless biometric ID verification kiosks improve distribution of restricted products
April 15, 2021
Dispension Industries Inc., a Dartmouth, Nova Scotia-based provider of an SaaS application for controlled substance or restricted product distribution systems.
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Survey: Retailers need to get personal post COVID-19
April 15, 2021
As the global economy emerges after a year of COVID-19 retailers need to provide more seamless, personalized marketing and customer experiences, according to a…
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Social media data fast becoming business intelligence data
April 15, 2021
As an increasing number of consumers interact, share and express themselves on social media that activity data is fast becoming a primary source of business…
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1.4B expected to use facial recognition authentication by 2025
April 14, 2021
The number of software-based facial recognition users to secure payments will exceed 1.4 billion globally by 2025, from just 671 million in 2020, according to…
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How to achieve a more empathetic customer experience through digital channels
by Jeff Epstein
Jeff Epstein, Comm100 VP of marketing and strategy, explains why it takes more than speed to satisfy and build loyalty with a customer. Companies that…
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Target to spend $2B-plus with Black-owned companies
April 13, 2021
Target is pledging to spend at least $2 billion with Black-owned companies within the next four years and add more products from such retailers.
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