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Circle K parent makes play for 7-Eleven parent company

August 20, 2024

Alimentation Couche-Tard, a convenience store chain based in Canada that operates Circle K stores, is making overtures to acquire Seven & i Holdings, the…

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Consumers still shopping despite economy facing growth pressure

August 19, 2024

Consumers continued to increase spending in July despite that growth of the economy is moderating, according to the National Retail Federation.

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British supermarket to increase staffed checkouts, decrease self checkouts

August 19, 2024

Asda, a British supermarket chain, will be increasing staff on checkouts and admits it has reached a limit with self-service lanes, according to a BBC report.

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JD Sports Israel deploys digital kiosks

August 16, 2024

JD Sports Israel has introduced digital kiosks across its stores, offering customers a more seamless shopping experience, according to a report by Retail…

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Best Buy debuts live tracking feature for those big product purchases

August 15, 2024

Best Buy is launching a live tracking feature for large product orders.

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Consumers tapping sales events in back-to-school shopping

August 15, 2024

Consumers appear to be cost conscious when it comes to back-to-school purchases as 66% held off until Amazon's Prime Day, held in mid-July, and 73% plan to hit…

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Best Buy, Amazon dominating consumer electronics market

August 14, 2024

When it comes to buying electronics consumers are flocking to two brands: Best Buy and Amazon.

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Mattress Firm offers US Olympic athletes a good night’s sleep freebie

August 14, 2024

Mattress Firm is offering nearly 600 U.S. athletes who participated in the Summer Olympics an opportunity to get a free mattress.

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Consumers love brands doling out exclusive offers

August 13, 2024

It turns out an exclusive offer may be the key to big brand loyalty.

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Joann ramps up early for holiday sales with big hiring kickoff

August 13, 2024

Arts and crafts retailer Joann is kicking off hiring for the holiday sales season early and plans to hire mor than 5,000 team members for a variety of roles.

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Overstock leads NRF Hot 25 Retailers List

August 12, 2024

Overstock is the fastest-growing retailer in the U.S. and leads the National Retail Federation's 2024 Hot 25 Retailers List.

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Costco deploys membership scanners

August 12, 2024

Costco is using membership scanning devices at entrances that require members to scan their card by placing the barcode or QR code against the screen…

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Interactive shopping app taps GenAI

August 12, 2024

Capsule, an AI-powered shopping app, aims to transform online retail shopping, starting with women's fashion, according to a Business Insider report.

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Walmart welcomes Georgia-based Knuckies

August 9, 2024

Georgia-based Knuckies Franchise Company LLC, founded in 2019, is opening inside 14 Walmart stores in Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee…

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UK convenience food chain taps nsign.tv to boost customer experience

August 9, 2024

The Bagel Factory, a U.K. convenience food outlet chain, is enhancing the customer experience via menu boards powered by nsign.tv's digital signage software.

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Inflation frustration drives consumer discount, coupon use

August 8, 2024

Frustrated with high inflation and high interest rates, 3 in 5 U.S. consumers are looking to use promotional, discount or coupon codes when shopping online.

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Human moments can play big role in loyalty behavior

August 7, 2024

Human moments of interaction in the retail experience can have a significant impact on consumer loyalty behavior and brands that pull back loyalty earnings and…

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