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Smart checkout rolling out to Circle K, Couche-Tard stores
June 7, 2022
More than 7,000 Circle K and Couche-Tar stores are being outfitted with computer vision-based, self-checkout machines after a successful initial deployment in…
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GameStop Italy taps Opterus to boost communications, task management processes
June 7, 2022
GameStop Italy Inc. has deployed the Opterus Opscenter to improve communications and task management processes between headquarters, store managers and…
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Kohl’s in sale talks with retail holding firm
June 7, 2022
Kohl's Corp. and Franchise Group Inc. are in "advanced" talks regarding an acquisition that may value the retailer at about $8 billion.
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Earnings a mixed bag for GameStop
June 6, 2022
While GameStop posted $1.38 billion in net sales for the quarters through April 30, on an adjusted basis it reported a loss of $2.08 a share.
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Amazon consumer chief takes leave
June 6, 2022
Amazon's consumer CEO resigned from his post late last week.
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Walmart stores playing big role as fulfillment centers
June 6, 2022
While Amazon is busy building out warehouse distribution fulfillment centers, Walmart is turning its stores into fulfillment centers as the two mega leading…
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Walmart building 4 next-gen fulfillment centers
June 3, 2022
Walmart will build four "next generation" fulfillment centers over the next three years, with the first opening this summer in Joliet, Illinois.
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Lowe’s, Habitat for Humanity enhance partnership
June 3, 2022
Lowe's and Habitat for Humanity International are renewing their 19-year partnership focus to support home repair and rehab projects undertaken by local…
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Some high-end retailers keeping Covid limits in place
June 3, 2022
While most businesses have eliminated mask rules and other COVID-19 safety requirements, some high-end luxury brands have not and it's not only due to…
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Amazon hiring for 1st Amazon Fresh store in NY
June 1, 2022
Long Island, New York will be the home of the first Amazon Fresh supermarket in New York State.
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Armani debuts 1st virtual store
June 1, 2022
Armani is operating its first virtual store in the U.K. aimed at encouraging consumers to immerse themselves into the brand's beauty portfolio.
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Workwear brand Carhartt opens 37th retail store
June 1, 2022
Carhartt, a workwear clothing retailer, has opened its first branded retail store in Tennessee at 5019 Broadway Place.
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Consumers love chatbots if live person is back-up option
May 31, 2022
A good many U.S. consumers, 80%, are much more willing to use a chatbot if they know they can easily switch to a live customer service rep.
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Delta taps Eric Phillips as 1st digital leader
May 31, 2022
Eric Phillips has been named as Delta Airline's first-ever chief digital officer.
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Amazon, Walmart, CVS Health lead list of top 25 retailers tops in revenue
May 31, 2022
The top 25 retailers, by revenue, won't surprise many in the retail industry.
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Macy’s profits, sales beat street expectations
May 27, 2022
Macy's, despite inflation, higher gas prices and supply chain issues, reported Q1 profits and sales that beat analyst predications.
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Apple raising hourly retail pay by $2
May 27, 2022
Apple is increasing hourly retail worker pay to $22, up from $20, later this year and also plans to increase corporate pay.
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Consumer purchases on decline
May 27, 2022
A majority, eight out of 10, U.S. consumers plan to make changes when it comes to product spending in the next three to six months, and there are already signs…
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Amazon fashion store opens in LA
May 26, 2022
Amazon's first-ever physical retail fashion store is open for business in Los Angeles.
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Consumers hungry for self-service options
May 26, 2022
A good majority of consumers, 81%, want more self-service options, yet only 15% are highly satisfied with today's tools, though brands believe 53% are very…
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