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Vending machine offers uplifting messages
December 1, 2021
A glassfront vending machine in the Dubai Design District dispenses compliments in Arabic and English as part of a mental health improvement effort, according…
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Women spending less this holiday
November 30, 2021
More than a third of American women plan to spend less this holiday season, according to BMO Financial Group's Real Financial Progress Index. Women have less…
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Younger audiences embrace OOH ads
November 30, 2021
Out of Home advertising, in combination with social media, is a powerful vehicle for reaching younger generations, according to a consumer survey conducted by…
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Pandemic spurring consumer QR code usage
November 30, 2021
Customer use of QR codes has increased during the pandemic as retailers moved to offer shoppers touch-free interactive experiences in store.
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CVS aims to redesign pharmacy focus
November 29, 2021
CVS will shutter 900 drugstores in the next three years as a first step to revamping its store format to become much more a health services location.
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Macy’s mulling e-commerce channel split off
November 29, 2021
Macy's has hired a consulting firm to assess splitting off its e-commerce channel from its physical store business.
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Dollar General, DoorDash partner on same-day delivery
November 29, 2021
Dollar General and DoorDash are partnering to offer on-demand delivery of everyday essentials via the DoorDash app.
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Target enjoys healthy Q3
November 24, 2021
Comparable Q3 sales grew 12.7%, digital comparable sales grew 29% and earnings per share was up 51.6% for retailer Target in Q3.
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Lowe’s sales momentum continues in Q3
November 24, 2021
Home improvement retailer Lowe's reported net earnings of $1.9 billion for the quarter ended Oct. 29, a healthy jump compared to 2020 Q3 net earnings of $69…
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CX market to surpass $100B global revenue by 2026
November 24, 2021
The customer experience and customer engagement market is projected to surpass $100 billion in annual worldwide revenue by 2026, and global CX software revenue…
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Supply chain woes not easing for retailers
November 23, 2021
The ongoing supply chain issues remain daunting for retailers with just under six weeks left in the holiday shopping season.
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Singapore firm deploys donation vending machines in malls
November 23, 2021
Endowus, a Singapore-based wealth management firm, has placed 12 vending machines in four Singapore shopping malls to support donations to 15 organizations…
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Louisiana entrepreneur debuts cosmetics vending machine
November 23, 2021
After selling lashes out of her car and participating in pop up shops for two years, Houma, Louisiana entrepreneur Tierrany Bonvillian has created a cosmetics…
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Ex Levi’s leader takes chief customer role at Narvar
November 22, 2021
Anisa Kumar, a retail veteran who has served in leadership roles at Levi's, Walmart and Target, has been named chief customer officer at Narvar, a…
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Retail sales up on a healthy pace
November 22, 2021
Retail sales increased 1.7% in October, compared to September, according to the U.S. Commerce Department, reflecting the biggest growth since March.
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Amazon Fresh boasts ‘Just Walk Out’ tech in California
November 22, 2021
This Thursday, Amazon will introduce its "Just Walk Out" technology at the Amazon Fresh store at 11340 South St. in Cerritos, California, allowing shoppers to…
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Starbucks and Amazon open combined ‘Just Walk Out’ store in NYC
November 19, 2021
Starbucks and Amazon have introduced the companies' first joint store, Starbucks Pickup with Amazon Go, located in New York City at 59th Street between Park…
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Frank Mayer display recipient of OmniShopper Award
November 19, 2021
Frank Mayer and Associates Inc. has received a 2021 OmniShopper Award from the Path to Purchase Institute for its LED+ display for GE Lighting, a Savant…
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Travelex debuts self service stores at Amsterdam airport
November 19, 2021
Travelex, a foreign exchange brand, has introduced a pair of concept stores featuring self service at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
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IoT digital signage leads the way for future of retail in Africa
November 19, 2021
One of the most recent retail innovations launched in South Africa is Shoprite Group's trial of Checkers Rush, an automated, cashless, cashier-less concept…
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