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Retailers set hours for those at risk in pandemic
June 4, 2020
Seniors and those vulnerable to the coronavirus are getting their own shopping time at several retailers including Kohl's, J.C. Penney and T.J. Maxx.
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Timberland taps Klarna for flexible pay option
June 4, 2020
Outdoor lifestyle brand Timberland is partnering with Klarna, a payments and shopping provider, to offer its U.S. e-commerce customers a buy now, pay later…
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Tuesday Morning prepping for store closures
June 4, 2020
Tuesday Morning, a discount home accessory retailer, is getting ready to close over 130 stores as part of its bankruptcy strategy.
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Banana Republic donates $20M in new clothes for those in need
June 3, 2020
Banana Republic, in partnership with a non-profit, is donating over $20 million dollars in new clothes to Americans in need, including those unemployed due to…
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Lowe's launches video chat to help its pros manage jobs
June 3, 2020
In an effort to help keep its roster of professional craftsmen and women working, Lowe's Home Improvement is launching a free video chat service called Lowe's…
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Self-service gains traction among consumers
June 3, 2020
A good majority of consumers, 83%, will use self-service options when available, reflecting a spike of 7% from 2019.
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Robling offers free analytics tool for retailers
June 2, 2020
Robling is offering retailers a free analytics application that can help provide key insights as they plan and deploy store re-opening strategies.
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Most consumers not ready to resume regular life
June 2, 2020
While retailers and restaurants are re-opening and businesses begin to resume regular operations a good number of consumers are not as ready.
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NRF calls for leadership, collaboration in light of destructive protest incidents
June 2, 2020
The National Retail Federation, in response to the protest activity relating to the death of a Minnesota man while in police custody that has resulted in…
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Big consumer spending drop in April, reveals report
June 1, 2020
Consumers weren't busy spending during COVID-19 lockdown in April as consumer spend declined 13.6%, according to a Bureau of Economic Analysis report.
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Costco putting samplers back to work
June 1, 2020
Missing those yummy snack bites while shopping at Costco?
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Citizen protests force Amazon to close hubs, Target to shutter stores
June 1, 2020
Protest demonstrations regarding the recent death of George Floyd, who died while being arrested by police in Minnesota, prompted Amazon to close hubs in…
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Semnox introduces Parafait to allow amusement centers to manage social distancing
May 29, 2020
Semnox has introduced its Parafait suite to help family entertainment centers and theme parks deploy social distancing restrictions to ensure customer and…
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Datalogic invests in cashierless checkout provider AWM Smart Shelf
May 29, 2020
Datalogic, a provider of automatic data capture and process automation solutions, has invested an undisclosed sum in AWM Smart Shelf, an artificial…
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Steritech debuts audit service to help retailers adhere to pandemic protocols
May 29, 2020
Steritech, which offers safety consulting and solutions, is offering retailers a new service aimed at helping them comply with COVID-19 safety measures.
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Crate and Barrel taps Gladly for deeper customer service, revenue growth
May 29, 2020
Furniture retailer Crate and Barrel is deploying Gladly's payments solution for messaging channels in a quest to drive revenue as well as provide more…
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Under Armour store reopenings hit nearly 50%
May 29, 2020
Under Armour will have nearly half of its North America stores open as of today as it continues its phased approach to getting back to business in the wake of…
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Social distancing births marketing opp for retailers, restaurants
May 27, 2020
Mandated social distancing requirements during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has ignited an innovative marketing strategy for restaurants and clothing…
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SMBs optimistic on recouping losses due to COVID-19
May 27, 2020
More than half of small retailers, 68%, believe they will be able to recoup the financial loss brought on by COVID-19 and related mandatory shutdowns over the…
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Consumer financial concerns not subsiding
May 27, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has more than a quarter of U.S. consumers worried about making payments and nearly half, 43%, are delaying large purchases given the…
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