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David’s Bridal hires Elina Vilk to lead pearl marketplace
September 24, 2024
Elina Vilk has been named chief business officer at David's Bridal and will lead the retailer's Pearl by David's brand.
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JetBlue debuting first airport lounges
September 24, 2024
JetBlue's first ever airport lounge is set to open at New York's JFK airport by the end of 2025 and shortly after at Boston Logan International Airport.
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Walmart kicks holiday season off early
September 23, 2024
Walmart is starting its holiday sales season early this year, holding its first holiday deals event weeks earlier than in previous years.
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Modest retail sales growth forecast for holiday season
September 23, 2024
There will be a modest U.S. retail sales bump, of 1.2% to 3.5%, due to political and economic uncertainty.
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Amazon taps generative AI for delivery efficiency
September 20, 2024
Amazon is leveraging generative AI to boost efficiency in deliveries, according to a CNBC report.
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Consumers kicking off Halloween shopping earlier than ever
September 20, 2024
Early Halloween shopping is getting earlier as 47% of consumers are shopping before October, according to an annual survey from the National Retail Federation.
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Steve Madden taps Fast Simon for AI shopping optimization
September 19, 2024
Steve Madden, a fashion-forward footwear retailer, is partnering with Fast Simon, which provides AI-powered optimization, on an initiative to bring advanced AI…
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Bass Pro Shops tap Kevin Kreczko as customer experience VP
September 19, 2024
Kevin Kreczko has been named VP of customer experience for Bass Pro Shops.
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Target hiring 100K workers for holiday sales season
September 18, 2024
Target is planning to hire approximately 100,000 seasonal workers for roles in its stores and supply chain facilities.
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Amazon Prime Big Deal Days happening Oct. 8-9
September 18, 2024
Amazon will hold its next sales bonanza, called Big Deal Days 2024, October 8-9 and it's just for Prime members.
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Online shopping will drive holiday sales growth
September 17, 2024
The holiday retail sales season will see an increase between 2.3% and 3.3% but online holiday sales will be more robust, growing between 7% and 9%, compared to…
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Costco, Ikea execs cited as retail leaders shaping the future
September 17, 2024
The National Retail Federation Foundation is honoring five retail leaders as those shaping the future of retail in 2025.
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Whole Foods Market debuts smaller format store in NYC
September 16, 2024
Whole Foods Market is opening its first smaller format store, called Whole Foods Market Daily Shop, this week in New York City's Lenox Hill neighborhood.
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Product discovery not hitting high notes with consumers
September 16, 2024
Four in 10 online shoppers are giving product discovery experiences a 'C' grade or less and are wanting more tailored search results.
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Associated Food Stores taps Birdzi to drive personalized engagement, attain advanced customer insight
September 13, 2024
Associated Food Stores, a grocery wholesaler and cooperative, is deploying Birdzi's customer intelligence and engagement platform to provide personalized…
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Havis, Verifone team on self-checkout kiosk for convenience stores
September 13, 2024
Havis, Inc., a provider of technology mounting solutions, has unveiled the C18 Self-Checkout Kiosk in collaboration with Verifone, a payment solutions provider.
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Walmart deploys invisible barcodes to stem shoplifting
September 12, 2024
Walmart has implemented technology to combat shoplifting at its self-checkout stations. The retailer has introduced invisible barcodes on Great Value branded…
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Retail drive-thru vending machines open in Port Alice
September 12, 2024
Port Alice, Vancouver residents will soon be able to explore a small drive-thru retail complex at the corner of Marine Drive and Taylor Way, according to a…
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Kroger offers rewards for consumers who get flu shot
September 11, 2024
Kroger Health, a division of The Kroger Co., is rewarding customers who get a flu shot and vaccines beyond the flu shot.
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Customers embracing AI-driven personalization but still value the human connection
September 10, 2024
Consumers are embracing the personalized sales experience that artificial intelligence technology offers but still highly value human to human connection.
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