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More retailers tapping tech to improve store associate productivity
January 15, 2025
The labor challenges facing retail are driving more retailers to invest in technology, with 81% prioritizing tech investment to improve store associate…
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Most consumers not a fan of dynamic pricing
January 14, 2025
Well more than half, 68%, of consumers feel taken advantage of when a brand employs dynamic pricing and 42% are willing to spend more on a product if…
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2024 holiday shopping was a big mobile experience
January 14, 2025
The 2024 holiday shopping season was the most mobile of all time, with smartphones driving 54.5% of online purchases.
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NRF: Retail 2024 ended on high note, growth ahead
January 13, 2025
The year 2024 ended on a high note and the retail segment should continue to show strength in 2025, according to the National Retail Federation.
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Ulta Beauty welcomes new CEO, raises fiscal outlook
January 13, 2025
Ulta Beauty has a new CEO, Kecia Steelman, who has taken the reins from Dave Kimbell who retired.
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The North Face teams with Mood Media on immersive basecamp experience
January 13, 2025
The North Face has partnered with Mood Media to create an immersive basecamp experience in London that combines AI-generated content with projection technology.
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Big Lots closes sale deal for several hundred stores
January 10, 2025
Big Lots Inc. has closed its sales agreement with Gordon Brothers Retail Partners that will allow Variety Wholesales Inc. to acquire between 200 and 400 Big…
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Global holiday sales hit record $1.2 trillion
January 10, 2025
Global holiday retail sales hit a record $1.2 trillion and $282 billion in the U.S.
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Kate Spade arrives in capital city in India
January 9, 2025
Kate Spade New York has launched a store at the Phoenix Mall of Asia in Bengaluru, the capital of India's southern Karnataka state.
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NBA Detroit Pistons tap AI for immersive virtual fan experience
January 9, 2025
The Detroit Pistons, an NBA team, is offering fans a unique experience way off the basketball court.
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Grocery chain taps Upside to boost loyalty with shoppers
January 8, 2025
Roberts Company Inc., a grocery chain operating Corner Market and Grocery Depot stores in the Jackson/Hattiesburg area of Mississippi, is partnering with…
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Benuta taps Constructor platform to drive personalization strategy
January 8, 2025
Europe's largest online rug store, Benuta, has deployed Constructor's e-commerce search and product discovery platform to personalize and enhance the online…
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Speedy Stop revolutionizes in-store tech with NCR Voyix
January 7, 2025
Convenience chain Speedy Stop has revolutionized its in-store technology infrastructure by partnering with NCR Voyix, a digital commerce solutions provider.
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Many consumers not aware of AI is in play during online shopping
January 7, 2025
Well more than half of consumers, 71%, don't realize they are encountering AI technology during an online shopping experience despite the fact most had…
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Most consumers will jump to another retailer when inventory is out of stock
January 6, 2025
Two-thirds of consumers will log off an e-commerce retail site or leave a physical retail store when an item they want to buy is out of stock.
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Hallmark gets more personal with greeting card strategy
January 6, 2025
Hallmark has launched Gift Card Greetings, featuring a physical card with a digital gift card for a more personalized gifting experience.
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Toys R Us heading to Latin-America, Caribbean
January 3, 2025
The Toys R Us and Babies R Us brands will be arriving in the Latin-America and Caribbean region in 2025.
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Dollar Shave Club teams with Kodif for improved customer support
January 3, 2025
Dollar Shave Club has teamed with CX automation provider Kodif and is leveraging Kodif's customer support automation platform to improve customer support.
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Consumers have limited patience when it comes to e-commerce snafus
January 2, 2025
Consumers are becoming increasingly intolerant of poor shopping experiences with more than half, 63%, abandoning an online shopping cart after two purchase…
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Consumer spending solid this holiday season
January 2, 2025
Retail sales in the U.S., not including automotive sales, increased 3.8% between November 1 and Dec. 24 compared to the same time frame in 2023.
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