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Linnworks, Temu partnership offers online retalers opportunity for streamlined operations
February 11, 2025
Linnworks, which provides inventory, order and warehouse management solutions for online retailers, has partnered with Temu, a global e-commerce marketplace…
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BJ’s debuts tap and pay at gas locations across 21 states
February 11, 2025
BJ's Wholesale Club is offering a tap and pay option at all of its 186 gas locations in 21 states.
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Costco raises hourly pay for most workers
February 10, 2025
Costco has raised pay for most of its hourly workers.
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Lidl UK to roll out digital micro-donation system at self-checkouts
February 10, 2025
Lidl is set to become the first U.K. supermarket chain to introduce Pennies, a digital micro-donation system, to self-checkouts, according to a Birmingham Live…
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Amazon expands Whole Foods CEO role
February 7, 2025
Amazon is expanding the role of Whole Foods CEO Jason Buechel to oversee its worldwide grocery stores business, including Amazon Go convenience stores and…
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True Religion platform debuts during Super Bowl week
February 7, 2025
True Religion, a lifestyle brand, is debuting a new brand platform, called "Own Your True," during Super Bowl week.
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Valentine’s Day projected to be record-setting spend event
February 6, 2025
Consumers will spend a record $27.5 billion on Valentine's Day this year, up from $25.8 billion in 2024 and over the previous record of $27.4 billion set in…
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The Dog Stop opened 12 US locations, debuted services in 2024
February 6, 2025
The Dog Stop, a dog care brand, opened 12 locations in the U.S. and introduced services including Happy Healthy Pup memberships and enhanced care options in…
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H-E-B tops dunnhumby grocery retailer ranking
February 5, 2025
H-E-B has been ranked at the top U.S. grocer, according to the dunnhumby Retailer Preference Index, a study that examines the $1 trillion dollar U.S. grocery…
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Brands jumping on viral trends is a turnoff for consumers
February 5, 2025
One third of consumers view brands jumping on viral trends as an embarrassing act for the brand though 93% believe it's important for brands to stay up on…
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PetSmart deploys GreyOrange gStore platform to boost operational efficiency
February 4, 2025
PetSmart is deploying gStore, a software-as-a-solution platform from GreyOrange Inc. to gain better efficiency across the retailer's nearly 1,700 stores.
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Loyalty program members want more ways to earn, redeem
February 4, 2025
When it comes to loyalty programs, rewards members want more ways to earn rewards and more ways to redeem rewards. More than half, 76%, want transactional…
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Consumer love for local retailers on the rise
February 3, 2025
Consumers are increasingly shopping local stores for the connection and trust with retailers. In fact, 71% of customers prefer local retailers even if it meant…
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L’Oréal taps IBM on AI model for cosmetic research, innovation
February 3, 2025
L'Oreal is partnering with IBM to leverage IBM's GenAI tech and expertise to discover new insights in cosmetic formation data.
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Shoppers big on multitasking while shopping
January 31, 2025
A hefty number of shoppers, 69%, are shopping while also watching a movie, browsing YouTube or scrolling TikTok. In fact, some are doing all multitasking while…
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Hy-Vee stores pull self-checkouts in favor of staffed express lanes
January 31, 2025
Hy-Vee grocery stores in Springfield, Missouri, are removing self-checkout lanes in favor of staffed express lanes with cashiers, according to a Springfield…
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Target stores target of $11K self-checkout scam
January 30, 2025
A suspect in Santa Clara County, California, was arrested for allegedly stealing over $11,000 worth of merchandise from multiple Target stores, according to a…
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Kodak Moments debuts Edge Order Station for retail photo departments
January 30, 2025
Kodak Moments, a photo products and services provider, has launched a self-service kiosk called the Edge Order Station, according to a press release. The kiosk…
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Target sees growth in holiday sales, makes leadership changes
January 29, 2025
Target's sales during November and December of 2024 grew 2.8% over 2023 and included record-high sales during both Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales periods.
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Joann files for bankruptcy for a 2nd time
January 29, 2025
Crafts retailer Joann has filed for bankruptcy for the second time within a year and is trying to sell itself off but is not closing any stores at this point.
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