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Bob’s Stores shuttering all locations
July 3, 2024
Bob's Stores is closing down all locations and has shut down its website, according to a press release.
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Ikea debuts self-service kiosks to streamline shopping experience
July 3, 2024
Ikea is transforming the way customers shop with the introduction of Upptäcka self-service kiosks across all stores. The kiosks empower shoppers to explore…
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Consumers projected to spend big on back to school this year
July 1, 2024
Consumers plan to spend 21.8% more on back to school shopping this year, compared to 2023.
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Carve Designs launches swim quiz to help customers find best suit
July 1, 2024
Carve Designs is using AI to help customers find the best swimwear choice.
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One third of US consumers loving TikTok
June 28, 2024
When it comes to consumer adoption of TikTok 31% of U.S. adults are using the social media app, making it the fifth most-popular behind Facebook, YouTube…
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L.L. Bean expanding US retail footprint in 2024
June 28, 2024
Retailer L.L. Bean is increasing its U.S. retail footprint this year with four store openings as part of an omnichannel growth strategy.
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Walgreens saving big bucks with Zebra tech
June 27, 2024
Walgreens Boots Alliance is optimizing operations with Zebra's Workcloud Actionabal Intelligence software and also saving millions by enhancing operational…
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Report: Amazon mulling discount store strategy
June 27, 2024
Amazon is reportedly looking to launch an online discount store site in a quest to battle back against Chinese marketplaces such as Temu and Shein.
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Levi’s opens biggest India store
June 27, 2024
Levi Strauss & Co. has opened its biggest location in India. The 9,150-square-feet store is located in the Pacific Mall in New Delhi, according to a press…
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Shoezone offers free next day delivery
June 26, 2024
Shoezone, an omnichannel U.K.-based footwear retailer, is offering free next-day delivery with no minimum purchase for all online orders.
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Census retail sales reveal healthy consumer
June 26, 2024
The growth in retail sales in May reveals a "reasonably healthy consumer," according to National Retail Federation Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz despite the…
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Consumers big fans of loyalty programs
June 25, 2024
More than half, 70%, of consumers prioritize brands with loyalty programs and 76% of Americans will spend more when participating in a loyalty program.
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Amazon Prime Day happening July 16-17
June 25, 2024
The 10th annual Amazon Prime Day will take place July 16-17, offering daily deal drops every five minutes and access to new brands including Allbirds, Kiehl's…
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Target deploys GenAI tech to team members
June 25, 2024
Target has deployed a GenAI chatbot, called Store Companion, to its store team members. The GenAI tech is aimed at enhancing the shopping experience and making…
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Shopify integrates into eyefactive touchscreen CMS software
June 24, 2024
Shopify can now be used at the point of sale on all large interactive digital signage systems as it's been fully integrated into the eyefactive touchscreen CMS…
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Target partners with Shopify on curated product line at Target Plus
June 24, 2024
Target is teaming up with commerce platform Shopify to offer a curated product line on Target Plus, Target's third-party online marketplace.
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Untuckit expands NewStore partnership
June 21, 2024
Untuckit, a men's apparel brand, is extending its partnership with NewStore.
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Lowe’s names Jennifer Wilson as marketing SVP
June 21, 2024
Jennifer Wilson has been named SVP and chief marketing officer for Lowe's Companies, Inc.
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Male consumers top gift card buyers
June 20, 2024
The male consumer is the primary gift card buyer in the U.S. for the first time, according to a Blackhawk Network research report on consumer gift card and…
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Chinese marketplaces grabbing U.S. consumer traction
June 20, 2024
One fifth, 20%, of American consumers shop on Temu, a Chinese marketplace, at least once a week and 63% shop on Chinese marketplaces at least once a week.
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