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Tapping AI for personalization could boost retail revenue

June 4, 2024

Retailers using AI-powerd conversational shopping assistants to drive personalized shopping experience could boost a retailer's revenue by 5% to 10%.

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Cashierless supermarket arrives in Argentina

June 3, 2024

Qu!ck, a new autonomous supermarket concept, has opened in Argentina, offering a cashierless shopping experience. Customers scan groceries using a mobile app…

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Pet vending machine ignites debate in China

June 3, 2024

The sale of live animals, such as cats and dogs, via a vending machine has ignited debate in China, according to a Turkmenportal report.

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Micromart launches smart stores boasting cold, hot vending options

May 31, 2024

Micromart Smart Stores has launched autonomous technology designed for food service. The vending machines are plug-n-play, modular, secure and reliable…

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Georgia Kroger now home to vehicle registration kiosk

May 31, 2024

The Union Grove Kroger grocery store in Henry County, Georgia, has installed a motor vehicle registration kiosk in partnership with ITI Technologies, according…

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Levi’s opens Bengaluru, India store

May 30, 2024

Levi's has opened a store in the Nexus Mall, in Bengaluru, India.

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Amazon debuts lower grocery delivery subscriptions

May 30, 2024

Amazon has introduced a lower cost unlimited grocery delivery subscription of $9.99 a month for Prime members and customers and $4.99 per month for low-income…

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Newegg launches customer membership program

May 29, 2024

Newegg, an electronic e-commerce retailer, has launched Newegg+, a free customer membership program offering free shipping, first access to new products and…

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Amazon drone service flying into Phoenix area

May 29, 2024

Amazon customers in West Valley Phoenix metro area will have the option of drone delivery service later this year.

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Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming expands in the Midwest

May 28, 2024

Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming, a pet care brand, has opened its first location in Illinois, in Naperville. As part of its expantion into the Midwest. The…

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Walmart, Pawp team on telehealth pet service

May 28, 2024

Walmart's Walmart+ membership program is launching a pet telehealth benefit in collaboration with Pawp that will around the clock virtual access to…

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Target Q1 earnings reflect digital sales growth

May 24, 2024

Retailer Target saw digital comparable sales growth of 1.4% for its first fiscal quarter of 2024, though comparable sales declined 3.7%.

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Delivery should be priority for e-commerce retailers

May 23, 2024

The right delivery choices and order tracking features matter more to new and loyal e-commerce shoppers than loyalty programs, perks and payment options. In…

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Millennials are the biggest spenders

May 23, 2024

Millennials outspend Gen Z, Gen X and Baby Boomers by more than 30%, according to a Global Voices survey from ESW, a DTC e-commerce company.

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Hospitality loyalty rewards portfolios expanding

May 22, 2024

Hotels are expanding the opportunities available to loyalty members, likely in response to increased competition and desire to grow direct bookings and capture…

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Save A Lot making customers happy, employees not so much

May 22, 2024

When it comes to the biggest difference between customer satisfaction and employee satisfaction, the top scorer is Save A Lot, according to Glassdoor and the…

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Consumer confidence takes a dip in April

May 21, 2024

Consumer confidence dipped in April due and factors included job market discomfort, and consumers ability to make ends meet, according to the Numerator…

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