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7-Eleven reduces corporate head count
August 2, 2022
Convenience chain 7-Eleven has cut about 880 U.S. corporate jobs.
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Target deploys more delivery hubs, driver fleets
August 1, 2022
As part of its e-commerce strategy retailer Target is deploying driver fleets as well as establishing additional delivery hubs.
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FedEx dropping Sunday delivery later this month
August 1, 2022
FedEx will stop delivery in some rural U.S. areas on Sundays starting Aug. 15 in an effort to boost efficiency of its ground delivery services.
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Amazon offers Prime members a tasty perk
August 1, 2022
Amazon Prime members are now getting free Grubhub delivery.
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Some consumers cutting spend in advance of back-to-school expenses
July 29, 2022
More than one-third, 38%, of consumers are reducing spending to cover the upcoming back-to-school costs.
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High-income consumers still spending on luxury items
July 29, 2022
Inflation, high gas prices and economic turmoil aren't stopping high-income consumers from treating themselves.
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Yes, it’s true, Toys R Us is coming back
July 28, 2022
While a good majority of consumers under 40 likely don't remember perusing the aisles of the famous Toys R Us stores, older shoppers who relied on the toy…
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Sodexo, Tortoise team on mobile vending robot
July 28, 2022
Sodexo Live!, hospitality partner to the San Diego Convention Center, is teaming up with Tortoise, a provider of mobile vending robots, to launch a mobile…
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Amazon deploying drone delivery service in Texas
July 28, 2022
Amazon plans to deploy drone delivery service in College Station, Texas later this year.
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Love’s Travel Stops launching Jamba by Blendid robotic kiosks
July 27, 2022
Blendid, a robotic foodservice solutions provider, and Jamba, a provider of on-the-go freshly blended fruit and vegetable smoothies, made-to-order bowls…
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H&M leaving Russia
July 27, 2022
The Russian invasion of Ukraine is prompting H&M to shutter its stores in Russia.
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Aldi, Morrisons, Tesco launch container recycling pilot in UK
July 27, 2022
Three supermarket chains — Aldi, Morrisons and Tesco, will test a digital deposit return system in the U.K. to promote the recycling of beverage containers…
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E-tailer Shein hits Canada with a pop-up
July 26, 2022
Shein, an e-tailer on social media platform TikTok, recently held a successful, first-ever pop-up experience in Canada.
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Amazon rolling out electric delivery vehicles
July 26, 2022
Amazon has begun deploying Rivian electric vehicles for delivery this week in more than a dozen cities, including Chicago, Dallas, Seattle and Baltimore.
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Back-to-school spend robust despite inflation
July 26, 2022
Back-to-school spending, on average, is about 5.4% higher than last June and may be the result of consumers pulling back spending in May, when retail sales…
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Walmart opens e-commerce fulfillment center in PA
July 25, 2022
Walmart has opened an e-commerce fulfillment center in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania.
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Mayvenn to put funding round toward Walmart deal, productivity tools
July 25, 2022
Mayvenn, a beauty technology company with 50,000 hair stylists which has a partnership with Walmart, plans to put a $40 million Series C funding round toward…
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Majority of consumers aren’t happy with brand relationship
July 25, 2022
Just over a third, 35%, of customers are completely satisfied with their brand relationships and the small number reflects the need for retailers to boost…
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Gen Z shoppers are all about digital
July 22, 2022
When it comes to shopping preferences Gen Z consumers are all about digital shopping and digital experiences. In fact, the physical retail store is "losing…
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Privacy top of mind for consumers
July 22, 2022
More than two-thirds, 74%, of consumers highly value data privacy and 83% understand the value in sharing data with a retail brand under the right conditions …
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