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Retailers mostly in the dark when it comes to visitors
August 6, 2024
Retailers only know 15% to 27% of their visitors, on average, which means 85% of potential customers are flying under the radar.
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Utah grocery chain deploying Instacart AI smart carts
August 6, 2024
Davis Food & Drug will be replacing most of its traditional shopping carts with Instacart's AI-powered smart carts at its three locations in Utah.
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Family Dollar partners with First Insight on merchandise strategy refinement
August 5, 2024
Family Dollar is partnering with First Insight, a voice of the customer retail solution, to refine the retailer's merchandise assortment strategy by leveraging…
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Stinker Stores taps NCR Voyix to elevate customer experience
August 5, 2024
Stinker Stores has deployed NCR Voyix's Commerce Platform via Edge infrastructure, featuring a virtualized point of sale system, and the technology has boosted…
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New York Macy’s mall home to Wetzel’s Pretzels location
August 2, 2024
The Macy's Queen Center Mall, in New York, will soon be the home of a Wetzel's Pretzels location.
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Weis Markets taps SymphonyAI for customer engagement, growth
August 1, 2024
Weis Markets, a Mid-Atlantic food retailer, is deploying SymphonyAI's Cinde AI to develop insights that uncover opportunities and for customer engagement.
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Spirit Airlines revamps business seating
August 1, 2024
Spirit Airlines is gearing up to offer new business class seating that includes a blocked middle seat as well as a free carry-on, checked bag and priority…
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Walmart opening 5 automated distro centers
August 1, 2024
Walmart announced today that it plans to open five automated fresh food distribution centers in the U.S.
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Manhattan hotel boosts guest experience with cloud technology
July 31, 2024
Ian Schrager's Public Hotel, in Lower Manhattan, is aiming to boost the customer experience with Stayntouch, a cloud-based hotel property management system…
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Kiosks offer travel tips for Regina, Saskatchewan tourists
July 31, 2024
Tourists visiting Regina, Saskatchewan can now access travel tips and discover hidden gems more easily with the launch of two visitor kiosks, according to a…
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Walmart expands specialty pharmacy footprint
July 30, 2024
Walmart is expanding its specialty pharmacy footprint by opening 25 "Specialty Pharmacies of the Community," across five states.
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Fresh Value stores introduce AI-powered ammunition vending machines
July 30, 2024
Two Fresh Value grocery stores in Alabama, one in Tuscaloosa and one in Pell City, are selling gun ammunition through AI-powered vending machines.
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Digital kiosks provide info, selfie camera for Detroit residents, tourists
July 29, 2024
Interactive kiosks scattered throughout Detroit are providing information for residents and tourists, according to a Detroit Free Press report.
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MIT designing AI-powered robot that bags groceries
July 29, 2024
MIT researchers are designing a robotic system to tackle bagging groceries.
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Aldi tests food vending machines
July 26, 2024
German grocery chains Aldi and Rewe are testing food vending machines offering fresh produce and staples around the clock, according to a Basic Tutorials…
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Michaels teams with DoorDash, Uber Eats to expand delivery options
July 26, 2024
Michaels, a creative arts and crafts retailer, is expanding same-day delivery via partnerships with DoorDash and Uber Eats.
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Shoppers expect free, fast shipments, convenient return process
July 25, 2024
Delayed orders impact 92% of shoppers' next purchase decision and consumers expect compensation when delays happen.
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Southwest updates seating policy to assigned seats
July 25, 2024
Southwest Airlines is changing its passenger seating policy to assigned seats after 50 years of providing an open seating approach in a quest to grab more…
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Target leaders take on new roles
July 24, 2024
Several Target leaders have been named to new roles as part of its growth strategy.
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Coach debuts in metaverse
July 23, 2024
Coach is now in the metaverse as the luxury retail brand has launched its Spring 2024 collection on the social platform Zepeto as well as in the Roblox realm.
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