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Consumers cutting back on New Year's Eve spend
December 20, 2021
When it comes to New Year's celebrations this year, two-thirds of Americans plan to spend less than when they rang in 2021, according to a WalletHub survey.
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PetSmart offers Santa experience to pet owners
December 20, 2021
PetSmart is offering free pet photos with Santa this week, as well as running a Santa Photo Days contest on social media in which 30 pet owners have a chance…
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Hobby Lobby boosts minimum hourly wage
December 17, 2021
Come Jan. 1, 2022, Hobby Lobby Stores Inc. is increasing its minimum full-time hourly wage to $18.50.
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Shoppers love in-store tech that boosts customer experience
December 17, 2021
Nearly half (47%) of shoppers welcome in-store technology if it enhances the customer experience and one that mimics the online experience.
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Cyber Monday sales dip may reflect consumer trend
December 17, 2021
This holiday season's Cyber Monday sales didn't break any records given sales dipped 1.4%, but the day's consumer activity may reflect that consumers are…
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Hughes cited a leader in managed SD-WAN services
December 16, 2021
Frost & Sullivan has recognized Hughes Network Systems, LLC as a leader in managed SD-WAN services for the third straight year.
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Retail sales climb as consumers go holiday shopping
December 16, 2021
Consumer holiday shopping in November led to an increase of retail sales for the fourth consecutive month.
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Super Saturday may not be as super with shoppers
December 16, 2021
Super Saturday, the last Saturday shopping day before Christmas, may not be as busy as 2020 as the National Retail Federation predicts a slight drop in…
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Neiman Marcus mulling corporate shake up
December 15, 2021
Luxury retailer Neiman Marcus is reportedly looking at possibly dividing the company into three specific business units, disconnecting its online store from…
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Lowe’s sales dip as consumers pull back on home projects
December 15, 2021
The big boom in home improvement retail, mainly due to consumers focusing on home projects during the pandemic, may be cooling off.
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Hudson installs Amazon palm recognition at Dallas Love Field Airport
December 15, 2021
Hudson Group, a travel experience leader with more than 1,000 stores in airports, commuter hubs, landmarks and tourist destinations across North America, has…
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BP stores to deploy checkout-free technology
December 14, 2021
Shoppers will scan their app at a device on their way out. BP PLC, the U.K. based global fuel station convenience store operator, will deploy…
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Entrepreneur launches pet supply vending business
December 14, 2021
Betty Crump, an alumnus of North Carolina A&T in Greensboro, North Carolina, has launched a pet supply vending machine business, Betty's Unique…
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Luxury brand showcases hand bag in vending machine
December 14, 2021
Jacquemus, a French luxury brand, introduced pink vending machines to showcase its new "Le Bambino Long" bag. The machines allow customers to buy the bag 24/7…
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Retailers ask lawmakers to help stop smash-and-grab crime incidents
December 13, 2021
Top retail leaders, including those from CVS, Target, Dollar General and Best Buy, are calling on Congress to stop the increasing rash of smash-and-grab…
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NYS mask mandate goes into effect today
December 13, 2021
Shoppers going into stores, restaurants or any type of business in New York State are now required to mask up or present proof of COVID-19 vaccination starting…
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PGA Tour store hits 50-store milestone
December 10, 2021
PGA Tour Superstore has opened its 50th store, marking a milestone, with a 34,000-square foot location in San Antonio, Texas.
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Airport retailer deploys MishiPay mobile self-checkout
December 10, 2021
Airport retailer and restaurant company Paradies Lagardere is expanding its fleet of MishiPay Scan, Pay & Go mobile self-checkout technology to 20 more…
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Wayfair launching 3 physical storefronts in 2022
December 9, 2021
Wayfair plans to open three brick-and-mortar stores in Massachusetts come 2022.
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FedEx expects big jump in delivery this holiday season
December 9, 2021
FedEx projects it will be delivering 100 million more packages this holiday season than in 2019 and was expecting this past Monday to be the busiest day ever.
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