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Holiday season sales growth may hit over 7%
September 14, 2022
The U.S. retail sales this holiday season are expected to grow 7.1%, compared to last year, despite inflation and reported cutback by consumers when it comes…
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Hugo Boss deploys AR mirror for try-on experience
September 14, 2022
Hugo Boss is deploying the PictoFit Mirror, an augmented reality technology aimed at providing shoppers with the ability to virtually try on thousands of…
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Retailer Showcase expands Massachusetts footprint
September 13, 2022
Showcase, a retailer and product developer based in Canada, has expanded its footprint to Massachusetts with the launch of five stores.
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Why c-stores need to boost the loyalty factor
September 13, 2022
There's been a 47% increase in use among c-stores since fall 2021, with prepared food and groceries the most popular purchases.
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Amazon buys Belgian robot tech for logistics network
September 13, 2022
Amazon has bought a robot technology player, D. Cloostermans-Huwaert NV, as part of its strategy to automate its logistics network.
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UPS aims to hire 100K workers for holiday season
September 12, 2022
United Parcel Service aims to hire on more than 100,000 additional workers to handle packages and delivery during the upcoming holiday season.
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Target teams with FAO Schwarz on toy marketing strategy
September 12, 2022
All Target store toy departments will feature more than 120 toys from FAO Schwarz as part of a multi-year deal between the two retailers.
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Online eyewear retailer deploys ‘fast frame’ for speedy delivery
September 12, 2022
Online eyewear retailer Zenni is deploying "Fast Frame," a speedy delivery service that puts glasses in customers' hands in 24 hours or less.
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Amazon pulls back on hiring
September 9, 2022
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy is pulling back on hiring after years of massive growth to keep up with pandemic demands.
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Love’s Travel Stops launches Jamba by Blendid robotic smoothie kiosk
September 9, 2022
Love's Travel Stops has opened its first Jamba by Blendid autonomous robotic kiosk at the rest area in Williams, California on I-5, Exit 578/Highway 20 just…
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Coca-Cola engages with consumers via a guessing game
September 9, 2022
In launching a series of limited-time-only beverages the Coca-Cola Co. is taking a unique approach to luring customers to taste test and try the products…
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Seattle medical cannabis dispensary installs self-service tech
September 8, 2022
The Seattle Caregivers medical marijuana dispensary has installed a cannabis vending machine from American Green billed as a self-service, age verifying…
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Grocery chain to install Toshiba self-checkout solution
September 8, 2022
Grupo Exito, one of Latin America's largest grocery retailers, will deploy Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions' self-checkout solution at its Exito and Carulla…
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Millennial, Gen Z shoppers prefer D2C when buying from online international brands
September 7, 2022
When it comes to shopping online at an international retailer or brand the majority of Gen Z (60%) and millennials (63%) like to buy direct rather than on a…
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Walmart bumps up Sam's Club membership fees
September 7, 2022
Walmart is increasing its Sam's Club membership fees, for both tiers, come Oct. 17.
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Target CEO commits to 3 more years at helm
September 7, 2022
Target CEO Brian Cornell will continue in his role for the next three years while Arthur Valdez, EVP and chief supply chain and logistics leader, has retired…
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Midwest grocer sees loyalty boost with Birdzi Visper 2.0 deployment
September 7, 2022
Coborn's, a Midwest grocer, is seeing an increase in customer loyalty after deploying Birdzi's Visper 2.0 solution that helps retailers and grocers create…
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Dick’s Sporting Goods taps Metrical to personalize customer experience
September 6, 2022
Dick's Sporting Goods is partnering with Metrical and using Metrical's predictive AI decision engine to reduce cart abandonment, boost loyalty and brand…
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Amazon Just Walk Out tech plays starring role in NFL stadium store
September 6, 2022
Amazon's Just Walk Out technology and Amazon One, its payment palm recognizition system, are playing a starring role in a food and beverage store in an NFL…
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Hudson delivers frictionless shopping to Colorado airport
September 6, 2022
Hudson Group, a travel experience retail provider with more than 1,000 stores in airports, commuter hubs, landmarks and tourist destinations across North…
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