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CIBO Express Gourmet Markets to deploy Amazon's Just Walk Out tech
March 11, 2020
Hospitality group OTG will begin deploying Amazon's Just Walk Out cashierless technology in select CIBO Express Gourmet Markets in airport locations next week.
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Shein taps Klarna for additional payment option
March 10, 2020
Shein, a fashion retailer, is partnering with alternative payments provider and shopping service Klarna to offer customers a new payment option.
read nowDiane von Furstenberg partners with Mastercard to enhance in-store experience
March 10, 2020
In a quest to boost customer experience and also deliver intelligent insight to store associates, fashion icon Diane von Furstenberg is partnering with…
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Retail union group calls Amazon tech a Trojan horse aimed at grabbing customer data
March 9, 2020
(Updates with response from Amazon)
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Amazon to sell cashierless tech to retailers
March 9, 2020
Amazon plans to start selling its cashierless technology, called Just Walk Out, to other retailers and already has signed deals in place.
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Walmart piloting health centers as part of retail supercenter
March 9, 2020
Walmart Health is the latest retail initiative from the country's biggest retailer and if two current pilot programs, both in Georgia, prove successful Walmart…
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Seasonal hiring remains a challenge for retailers
March 6, 2020
One in three retail stores were likely understaffed during the 2019 holiday season as just 33% of retail hiring managers report having adequate headcount to…
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Meijer stores offer license renewal kiosks
March 6, 2020
Michigan motorists and watercraft owners are now able to renew license plates at 28 self-service kiosks at Meijer stores, thanks to a partnership between the…
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7-Eleven introduces lottery kiosks in Oklahoma City
March 6, 2020
7-Eleven for the first time is selling lottery tickets in Oklahoma City, using self-serve kiosks, according to a KFOR-TV report.
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7-Eleven opens first 'Evolution Store' concept
March 5, 2020
Following a successful beta program that kicked off a year ago, convenience store giant 7-Eleven, Inc. has opened its first public Evolution Store concept…
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Caesars Entertainment teams with Alliance Data to expand loyalty strategy
March 5, 2020
Caesars Entertainment is partnering with Alliance Data in a long-term agreement to expand its loyalty program with on-site credit card issuance and online…
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Ford expands pilot kiosk test based on positive results
March 5, 2020
Ford Motor Co. is expanding its pilot digital kiosks for customers based on improved efficiency, according to a press release. The pilot tests began last fall.
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Mobile wallet use to overtake credit cards
March 4, 2020
Mobile wallet use is beginning to take off in the U.S. and will overtake credit cards as the leading form of online payment, according to a report from FIS.
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Walmart launching an Amazon-like membership program
March 4, 2020
Taking a page from Amazon's playbook, Walmart is readying a membership program called Walmart+ which reportedly is very similar to Amazon's Prime strategy.
read nowLakeshore opens retail stores in Florida, Tennessee
March 3, 2020
Educational materials retailer Lakeshore has a new store, in Davie, Florida up and running and is prepping another in Nashville, Tennessee.
read nowDiane von Furstenberg taps NewStore to enhance customer experience
March 3, 2020
Luxury fashion brand Diane von Furstenberg is partnering with NewStore, an omnichannel-as-a-service provider, to boost the brand and customer experience while…
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Gen Z bank customers want latest tech with traditional support channels
March 3, 2020
The Gen Z banking consumer wants fast service, the latest tech as well as access to store reps, phone support and are more likely to visit branches than user…
read nowFunko supports kids’ toys with interactive retail touchscreen
March 2, 2020
Funko, a maker of collectible vinyl figurines, unveiled a patent-pending vending machine with a touchscreen that dispenses character toys called…
read nowSamsung Display offers ultra-thin glass for foldable displays
March 2, 2020
Samsung Display Solutions has announced its ultra-thin glass solution that can work as a cover window for foldable displays. The company built the…
read nowEl Paso Airport selects LiveReach Media for passenger flow technology
March 2, 2020
El Paso International Airport has selected motion analytics and DOOH provider LiveReach Media to measure passenger wait times and provide passenger flow…
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