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April retail sales reflect selective purchasing
May 16, 2024
Retail sales were moderated in April, reflecting that pace of spending is due to consumers being selective, according to the National Retail Federation.
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HomeGoods launches camp for passionate fans
May 16, 2024
HomeGoods has launched a HomeGoods Finder's Camp, a weekend getaway for passionate brand fans that promises to be as exciting as a trip to a HomeGoods store.
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Walmart slashes corporate jobs, ends remote work option
May 15, 2024
Walmart's corporate workforce is being cut back and those working remote have been told to return to offices for work.
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Guitar Center taps Michael Martin as retail sales VP
May 15, 2024
Michael Martin has been named executive vice president of retail sales and operation for Guitar Center Inc.
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Tops Friendly Markets expands into western New York
May 15, 2024
Tops Friendly Markets, a Northeast Grocery Inc. division, has announced an expansion into Western New York, and the launch of individualized customer…
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Consumers see bright financial future ahead
May 14, 2024
Despite global economic worries, consumers are anticipating a brighter financial future ahead, according to a Digital River survey.
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Walmart debuts super late night delivery
May 13, 2024
Walmart is expanding delivery hours until midnight at stores nationwide for orders placed by 10:30 pm.
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Japan’s 7-Eleven enterprise is all about global growth
May 10, 2024
The strategy is simple for Japan's Seven & I Holdings, which operates 7-Eleven stores — big growth and footprint expansion.
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Foot Locker debuts store of the future concept
May 9, 2024
Foot Locker has launched a 'store of the future' concept that will be rolled out to 900 locations across five cities.
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Manchester retailer offers shoppers interactive fitting room, self check-out
May 8, 2024
River Island's expanded store in the Arndale Center, in Manchester, England, offers an integrated shopping experience boasting interactive fitting rooms and…
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Consumers don’t like overwhelming brand communications
May 7, 2024
A good number of consumers, 81%, unsubscribe from brand marketing that becomes obsessive.
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Mother’s Day spend to hit $33.5B
May 6, 2024
Consumers are projected to spend $33.5 billion this Mother's Day, the second highest in history, according to a survey from the National Retail Federation and…
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Walmart pulling self-checkout lanes due to shoplifting
May 6, 2024
Walmart is removing more self-checkout lanes from store locations including Shrewsbury, Missouri, Cleveland, Ohio and Albuquerque, New Mexico, according to a…
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Sam’s Club deploys AI-powered exit tech at 120-plus locations
May 3, 2024
Sam's Club has deployed AI-powered exit technology at more than 120 locations.
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Amazon Prime Day arriving in July
May 3, 2024
Amazon will hold its 10th Prime Day event in July.
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Most internet households signed up for free loyalty programs
May 2, 2024
A hefty number of internet households, 77%, are participating in free loyalty programs, according to a Park Associates' consumer study of 8,000 U.S. internet…
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Houston Airports debuts smart vending for feminine products
May 2, 2024
Houston Airports is teaming up with restroom management company Trax Analytics to use smart vending machine technology to ensure free feminine products remain…
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Consumer confidence dipped big in April
May 1, 2024
Consumer confidence failed to hit economist expectations in April, dipping big time to its lowest level in two years.
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Vending machine dispenses hand-crafted micropottery
May 1, 2024
Samantha Marie, of PaperCut Pottery, has launched a vending machine that dispenses her small hand-crafted pottery items in Richmond, California, according to a…
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Walmart will deploy autonomous forklifts for distribution centers
April 30, 2024
Walmart will leverage 19 autonomous forklifts from Fox Robotics at four distribution centers, according to a report at thescxchange.com.
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