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bp to debut Maghgin, Grabango self-checkout solutions
March 21, 2022
Global fuel retailer bp has unveiled a series of initiatives for innovating the future of fuel and convenience stations in the U.S., including self-checkout…
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Pilot travel center $1B upgrade features checkout kiosks
March 18, 2022
The Pilot travel center upgrade includes self checkout kiosks. Pilot Company, a travel center operator, launched a $1 billion initiative today that…
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Selecta Group debuts automated store in Belgium
March 18, 2022
Selecta Group, the Switzerland-based route service provider of convenience services, is launching its next generation of food tech solutions in Europe — a…
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Alfi report says retailers will invest more in QR codes
March 18, 2022
The advertising industry's adoption of digital technologies, such as QR codes, has ushered in strategies experts believe will become vital in connecting with…
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Cosmetologist debuts lash vending machines in North Dakota malls
March 17, 2022
Lashes are available for purchase at vending machines at the Gateway Mall in Bismarck, North Dakota and the Dakota Square Mall in Minot, North Dakota…
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Signage market to hit $63.3B by 2031
March 17, 2022
The global signage market should see a CAGR of 6.3% between 2022 and 2031, reaching $63.3 billion by 2031, according to a study by Future Market Insights.
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Walmart has big, big hiring plans
March 16, 2022
Walmart aims to hire thousands of technologists and expand locations, according to a blog post authored by Suresh Kumar, EVP, CTO and chief development officer.
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Retail spending ebbs amidst inflation, high gas cost
March 16, 2022
Consumers were spending in February but not quite at the pace of January, according to the Commerce Department.
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Walmart debuts clothing model feature for app, online customer
March 15, 2022
Walmart is rolling out a "Choose My Model" feature to app and online users that lets customers attain a sense of how a clothing purchase will look on them.
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Target expanding logistic footprint to handle robust sales
March 15, 2022
In an effort to handle increasing sales, both online and in the store, Target is expanding its logistics footprint across the U.S.
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Yale professor tracks retail ‘naughty,’ ‘nice’ relating to Russia business operations
March 14, 2022
For the past several weeks retailers in the U.S. have announced store closings and temporary shuttering of operations in Russia in response to Russia's war on…
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IRS launches experience office to boost customer service
March 11, 2022
Retailers aren't the only public-facing entity striving to provide the best customer experience.
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Lululemon debuts its first-ever footwear product
March 11, 2022
The latest product at Lululemon isn't a new version of leggings or yoga pant. The athleisure brand now sells a women's running shoe called Blissfeel, according…
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Retailers likely to ‘break up’ with a poor-fit customer
March 11, 2022
The increasing cost of retaining a customer will likely drive retailers to break up with a poor-fit customer and proactively end the consumer relationship…
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A big year ahead for mobile augmented reality
March 10, 2022
A good majority of consumers, 76%, have experienced augmented reality and that could mean 2022 will be the year of mobile AR, according to a Camera IQ report…
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Costco expanding warehouse units, pumps up online suppliers
March 10, 2022
Costco aims to have 28 more warehouse units in place this year, and has expanded the merchants inventory for online shoppers.
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Office Depot, DoorDash partner on delivery front
March 9, 2022
Office Depot is partnering with DoorDash to launch more than 1,000 Office Depot and OfficeMax stores on the delivery platform providing on-demand delivery.
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Kohl’s embracing Sephora with mini-shop strategy
March 9, 2022
A majority, 75%, of Kohl's stores will soon house mini Sephora shops and the retailer aims to launch 100 additional Kohl's locations by 2026.
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Amazon, H&M, Ikea halt Russia business channels
March 9, 2022
Amazon, H&M and Ikea are the latest retailers to halt, suspend or change up business operations in Russia in light of Russia's war on Ukraine.
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Airlines debuts bag drop shortcut
March 8, 2022
United Airlines Inc. has introduced a bag drop shortcut to allow customers to skip the line, check their bag in a minute or less and get to their flight…
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