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H&M Home debuts voice-enabled shopping, mobile payment via Google Assistant
December 18, 2018
H&M Home has launched a holiday gift guide partnership with Google that uses Google Assistant voice technology to allow ordering on mobile phones and…
read nowSolar-powered parking kiosks hit the street in Ohio
December 18, 2018
Columbus, Ohio, has installed solar-powered, touchpad parking kiosks from West Street to Long Street, according to Columbus Business First.
read nowCash, credit still retail consumer favorite payment choice
December 18, 2018
A majority of U.S. consumers (89 percent) still prefer paying with cash, credit card or debit card and only 8 percent of respondents prefer mobile payment.
read nowStarbucks Reserve Roastery New York offers experiential experience
December 17, 2018
The Starbucks Reserve Roastery New York, which opened its doors Dec. 14, offers unique features including an Arriviamo bar boasting a curated menu of coffee…
read nowLightspeed debuts loyalty program for retailers, restaurants
December 17, 2018
Cloud point-of-sale maker Lightspeed is launching Lightspeed Loyalty, aimed at helping retailers and restaurants engage with customers and increase customer…
read nowAmazon expands free holiday shipping offer, free one-day shipping
December 17, 2018
Amazon Prime members now have free standard shipping through Dec. 18 and more have access to Prime free one-day shipping given the service is now available to…
read nowJCDecaux debuts ad platform at Changi Airport
December 17, 2018
JCDecaux Singapore, a subsidiary of outdoor advertiser JCDecaux, has launched its Digital Duty-Free Totem advertising platform at Changi Airport. It consists…
read nowInstacart, Whole Foods breaking up delivery partnership
December 14, 2018
The new year will bring about a breakup between delivery provider, Instacart, and Whole Foods, as the supermarket chain, now owned by Amazon, is severing its…
read nowCrowded stores, spend budget top holiday stressors, claims study
December 14, 2018
The top stressors for consumers during the holiday season are crowded stores and financial limitations, with long lines, out-of-stock items and online delivery…
read nowAlibaba, Starbucks launch virtual store in China
December 14, 2018
Starbucks opened its first-ever virtual Starbucks store Thursday in China as part of the coffee chain's previously announced partnership with e-commerce…
read nowKroger launching food section in Walgreens stores
December 14, 2018
Kroger plans to put food departments, offering 2,300 items — everything from meal kits to frozen food items — in 13 Walgreen’s stores by early 2019.
read nowOmnichannel still in infancy stage, reveals research
December 14, 2018
While there's lot of activity when it comes to retailers and expanding delivery options, the "buy online, pick up in store" (BOPIS) isn't taking deep root as…
read nowKibo taps new leaders for digital transformation strategy
December 13, 2018
Cloud commerce player, Kibo, has made several new leadership appointments and roles related to enhancing the customer digital transformation journey.
read nowMost couples don't share when it comes to holiday spend actions, reveals survey
December 13, 2018
Almost half of Americans don't share with spouses/partners about how much they spend on holiday gifts, according to a Swagbucks survey.
read nowDecember shopping marks biggest online period ever in US
December 12, 2018
A recordsetting $80.3 billion was spent online as of Dec. 6, marking it as the biggest e-commerce period of all time in the U.S., according to Adobe Analytics…
read nowChanel's NY flagship boasts unique fashion accessory
December 12, 2018
Chanel’s New York flagship store, its largest boutique in the U.S., is sporting a special fashion accessory just in time for holiday: a 60-foot-long…
read nowConsumers care about a brand's purpose, reveals study
December 12, 2018
Consumers aren't just interested in great prices, innovative delivery options or item availability. A good number, 63 percent, are also interested in only…
read nowSurvey: Retail store associates like tablets for enhancing customer service
December 11, 2018
A good majority of retail store associates, 66 percent, believe they can provide customers better service and improve the customer experience if they have…
read nowMall of America debuts Ellie the Elf concierge service for holiday shoppers
December 11, 2018
Those hitting the Mall of America in Minnesota for holiday shopping now have a new helper — Ellie the Elf.
read nowRetail food purchase activities put states on the naughty, nice lists
December 11, 2018
In the spirit of the holidays Ibotta has released a "naughty or nice" list listing showing U.S. states that have the most, or the least holiday spirit.
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