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Consumer spend bounces back in January
February 28, 2022
Consumer spend in the U.S. jumped 2.1% in January, compared to December 2021, indicating that shoppers are less worried about COVID-19.
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Bath & Body Works chief leaving in May
February 28, 2022
Bath & Body Works CEO Andrew Meslow will step down from his role in May due to health reasons.
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C-stores seek power rate equity before investing in EV charging stations
February 25, 2022
Convenience stores in Georgia are seeking a law to require the state's electric company, which has a monopoly, pay the same electricity rates convenience…
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Lowe’s, Instacart team up on delivery effort
February 25, 2022
Lowe's and Instacart are teaming up to pilot same-day delivery and the move is the first time a home improvement retailer is on the Instacart platform.
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Target eliminates mask requirement for shoppers, staff
February 25, 2022
Consumers and store associates and workers will no longer have to wear a protective COVID-9 mask in Target stores.
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Pyramid Computer’s David Frei talks importance of tracking CX trends
February 24, 2022
David Frei, vice president of strategic partnerships at Pyramid Computer and an advisory board member of the Interactive Customer Experience Association…
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Tech partners debut self-serve kiosks that accept PayPal, Venmo
February 24, 2022
Citcon, a mobile wallet payment provider, has integrated its payment technology with Abacus Business Computer, a merchant services company serving the…
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Frank Mayer and Associates debuts bill payment kiosk
February 24, 2022
Frank Mayer and Associates Inc., a kiosk and display manufacturer, recently introduced the Gateway kiosk to its line of standard self-service kiosks, according…
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Home Depot bests sales expectations, growth ahead
February 23, 2022
The Home Depot's sales spiked 11% in the fiscal fourth quarter, beating analysts' expectations, and the retailer stated there is "slightly positive" growth…
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Metaverse an unknown to over one third of consumers
February 23, 2022
More than a third of consumers, 35%, have never heard of the metaverse, according to a Gartner survey.
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Target testing drive-up for returns, Starbucks orders
February 23, 2022
Target is testing a curbside service that would let guests get a Starbucks order as well as make a return to the store via a contactless app feature.
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Coca-Cola, Sandstar team up on 'smart' retail lounge
February 22, 2022
Coca-Cola has partnered with Sandstar, a vending technology provider, to launch the Coca-Cola Smart Lounge, a digital, interactive shopping experience that…
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Majority of customers prefer digital payments
February 22, 2022
A survey by Onbe, a corporate disbursements platform, found 74% of 1,000 consumers prefer digital payment methods to traditional forms. In addition, 65…
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Grabango to deploy checkout-free technology at MAPCO stores
February 21, 2022
Grabango, a provider of checkout-free technology for existing stores, has partnered with MAPCO, a southeastern convenience store chain, to add checkout-free…
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College campus introduces cashierless checkout market
February 21, 2022
The SJSU Ginger Market at San Jose State University has been transformed into an autonomous retail experience, enabling students, faculty and staff to grab the…
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Aldi tests recycling reverse vending machine
February 21, 2022
Aldi installed its first reverse vending machine for plastic bottle recycling on a trial basis in Ireland, according to an msn.com report.
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Walgreens, Volta team up on EV charging kiosks with OOH advertising
February 21, 2022
Walgreens has partnered with Volta Inc., a provider of electric vehicle charging stations, to install 1,000 direct current fast charging kiosks at over 50…
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EOS Links deploys EV charging stations at Choice Hotels International
February 18, 2022
EOS Linx, a provider of solar-supported stations with electric vehicle chargers and digital advertising displays, is collaborating with Choice Hotels…
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Walgreens leader now CMO for EcoATM Gazelle
February 18, 2022
Patrick McLean EcoATM/Gazelle, a smartphone and mobile e-commerce provider with 5,000 trade-in kiosks across the United States, the U.K. and Germany…
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Princess Cruises expands contactless pay into more destinations
February 17, 2022
Guests on Princess Cruises ships sailing to Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Vallarta, all Alaska ports as well as St. Thomas, have the option to use the cruise line's…
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