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Square, Postmates team up on-demand delivery for small retailers
May 7, 2019
Square Inc. has entered an agreement with Postmates that provides on-demand delivery for Square's small business customers, according to a press release.
read nowVenezuelan pharmacy chain taps Oracle tools for growth, better customer service
May 6, 2019
Farmatodo, a Venezuelan self-service pharmacy chain, is deploying Oracle Corp. technology to drive store growth, provide enhanced customer service and greater…
read nowBig Lots taps Reflexis tools for workforce management, budgeting
May 6, 2019
Big Lots Inc., which operates stores across 47 states, is using the Reflexis Workforce Scheduler to advance workforce scheduling, forecasting and budgeting at…
read nowCivic Pay app taps blockchain for automated retail, smart vending
May 6, 2019
Civic Network will release its Civic Pay app to enable partners to combine identity verification, payment and rewards into a single transaction. The company…
read nowAWM Smart Shelf debuts autonomous shopping shelf technology
May 6, 2019
AWM Smart Shelf, which is bringing the benefits of the online experience to physical retail, has integrated its frictionless shopping application with its…
read nowPhone, email top customer service tools for consumers
May 3, 2019
When it comes time to interact with a retailer's customer service, consumers prefer phone and email interaction, according to a Sykes study on communication…
read nowTarget debuts 'clean' private brand
May 3, 2019
Target's latest brand, Everspring, is a household cleaning product portfolio that is clean and natural when it comes to ingredients.
read nowFedEx Office aiming well beyond truck delivery
May 3, 2019
In North Texas, future deliveries from FedEx Office may not only be off a truck but from a robot as the delivery service plans to have "same-day bots" in play…
read nowBig Lots taps Reflexis tech for workforce management, budgeting
May 2, 2019
Big Lots is using the Reflexis Workforce Schedule at its 1,400 retail stores for associate scheduling forecasting and budgeting.
read nowBrowns Shoes deploys iGotcha Media video wall at Quebec location
May 2, 2019
Browns Shoes, an independent footwear chain based in Canada, has installed a video wall from iGotcha Media at its Carrefour Laval store in Quebec. The company…
read nowMobile tech remains a big challenge, reveals study
May 2, 2019
While a large percentage of restaurant operators were confident in their brand's use of mobile technology, only 48% felt prepared to capitalize on future…
read nowUnemployment claims dipped in mid-April
May 1, 2019
The number of unemployed U.S. citizens took a bit of a dip in mid-April and hit nearly a 50-year low.
read nowConsumers embracing payments via voice assistant, but wary about security
May 1, 2019
Research from Transaction Network Services Inc. indicates adoption of smart payments technology has grown substantially, but consumers have significant…
read nowRetailers embracing AI with realistic expectations, reveals study
April 30, 2019
Retailers understand the value proposition of AI and location intelligence technologies, but they don't expect it to fundamentally change their business.
read nowMarch retail sales best in two years
April 30, 2019
Commerce Department data reveals U.S. retails sales in March grew at the fastest pace since the end of 2017, jumping 1.6% compared to February.
read nowSocial media, visual content to dominate online retail
April 29, 2019
A Bazaarvoice study reveals retailers are enjoying a 111% conversion lift among shoppers that engage with visual customer generated content and a 180% revenue…
read nowShutterstock debuts AR feature for iOS app users
April 29, 2019
Shutterstock if offering its first AR feature, a "view in room" capability, that lets users virtually position images on walls as part of the shopping…
read nowL'Oreal taps Boots for AI advice tool
April 29, 2019
L'Oreal skincare brand La Roche-Posay has launched a AI-based spot-diagnosis tool that provides mobile and PC users free advice on skin care treatment.
read nowStudy: Too many choices can stall retail purchase activity
April 26, 2019
Providing too many product options prevents nearly half of transactions (46%) from taking place, according to Episerver's third annual Global Consumer Study.
read nowCasino deploys Phi’s promotional kiosks for loyalty strategy, customer management
April 26, 2019
Tuscany Suites & Casino in Las Vegas has installed Phi's Lush platform and promotional kiosk solution for loyalty and patron management strategies…
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