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Amazon debuts Temu competiting shopping site Haul
November 14, 2024
Amazon has launched a mobile-only shopping site, called Amazon Haul, offering products priced at $20 or less.
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Fun Black Friday fact: Big walking day for retail shoppers
November 14, 2024
On Black Friday, Americans walk the equivalent of 697 million miles combined, with shoppers averaging 8,347 steps — nearly double the normal daily step count…
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Office Depot joins Grubhub delivery platform
November 13, 2024
Office Depot is now on the delivery platform Grubhub offering on-demand delivery from more than 800 locations.
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NRS helps local retailers in wake of flood destruction
November 13, 2024
National Retail Solutions mobilized an emergency response team to help NRS retailers in the Carolinas impacted by the unprecendented flooding caused by…
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Instacart expands Caper Carts footprint
November 12, 2024
Instacart has added multiple local and independent grocers to the list of clients adopting its AI-powered Caper Carts.
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Consumers embracing AI-powered customer support
November 12, 2024
Consumers are increasingly embracing AI-powered customer support with younger generations more likely to report AI is making customer service more helpful
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7-Eleven undertaking transformative store revamp over next 3 years
November 11, 2024
7-Eleven aims to open more than 600 bigger, food-centric locations using a new store prototype named New Standard.
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Big Lots launches app to enhance shopping experience
November 11, 2024
Big Lots, Inc. has launched a Big Lots app aimed at enhancing the shopping experience.
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Retail holiday spend on track for steady sales growth
November 8, 2024
Despite contradictions in economic indicators, retail sales growth remains on track as retailers enter the busy holiday season.
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Majority of consumers jumping online for holiday shopping this year
November 8, 2024
A hefty number of consumers, 83%, plan to shop online for holiday gifts and item this year, yet fewer consumers plan to shop exclusively online.
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Amazon launches virtual holiday shop featuring immersive 3D tech
November 7, 2024
Amazon has launched a Virtual Holiday Shop that uses immersive 3D technology powered by Amazon Beyond.
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National Retail Solutions teams with LottoShield on securing ticket sales
November 7, 2024
National Retail Solutions, a provider of POS solutions for independent retailers, is partnering with LottoShield, an lottery fraud prevention system designed…
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Walgreens, Dion's Chicago Dream team up to combat food insecurity
November 6, 2024
Walgreens is partnering with Dion's Chicago Dream to address food insecurity in the Gage Park neighborhood, according to a press release. The partnership will…
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Hyosung, eGlobal team up to reimagine retail ATMs
November 6, 2024
Hyosung Americas, a provider of ATM and self-service kiosk solutions, has partnered with eGlobal to launch a pilot program for Hyosung Pay, a retail ATM…
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Marks & Spencer deploying fitting room checkouts
November 5, 2024
Marks & Spencer is set to introduce a novel shopping experience by placing self-service checkouts directly within its fitting rooms, according to a Fashion…
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Eyewear retailer Zenni partners with Eyebot on rapid vision testing, affordable eyewear
November 4, 2024
Zenni Optical, a major online eyewear retailer, is partnering with Eyebot, an innovator in automated vision testing, on a strategic partnership to improve…
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Redbox kiosks hacked, customer data exposed
November 1, 2024
Customers of the now-defunct Redbox movie rental kiosks may be at risk of identity theft after a programmer revealed a security flaw, according to a New York…
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Most consumers celebrate Thanksgiving but more celebrate Christmas
November 1, 2024
A hefty number of U.S. consumers, 87%, will celebrate Thanksgiving this year with 80% of turkey day shoppers expecting to all or most of their shopping…
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Retail job openings lead to increasing candidate demand
October 31, 2024
Overall job openings in retail are at a higher level than a year ago though hiring is down.
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Home Depot leaders will hit store floors each quarter
October 31, 2024
Home Depot is requiring its corporate employees to work an eight-hour retail shift once a quarter.
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