Apple reopening NYC stores this week

June 18, 2020

Apple Inc. is re-opening its New York City stores this week but shoppers will need to make an appointment as walk-ins are not welcome.

Target makes starting wage $15 to support workers during pandemic

June 18, 2020

Target is boosting its starting wage to $15 a bit earlier than expected in a quest to help support employees during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

NRF: Sales improvement is an encouraging sign

June 18, 2020

The bump in retail sales last month is "encouraging news," according to the National Retail Federation, and the focus now must be on keeping retail stores open…

Some shoppers excited to get back to shopping, some are nervous

June 17, 2020

Depending on the region, U.S. consumers are either most excited to get back into retail environments while others are admittedly nervous about the prospect.

Retail sales on very healthy rebound track

June 17, 2020

Federal figures regarding retail sales reveal consumers are busy, busy, busy shopping at this point in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

Amazon launches an assistant to help with employee social distancing

June 17, 2020

Amazon, in a quest to keep employees healthy, is using a newly developed assistant technology to help workers adhere to social distancing rules.

COVID-19 quashes automated c-store Bodega

June 16, 2020

Stockwell AI, a company launched in 2017 as Bodega that raised at least $45 million for its app controlled vending machines, has fallen victim to COVID-19…

TRAX Analytics deploys smart airport restrooms at Hartsfield-Jackson Airport

June 16, 2020

TRAX Analytics, an IT solutions provider for airports, has deployed its smart restroom solution throughout the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International…

Walmart goes self-checkout at Arkansas store

June 15, 2020

A Fayetteville, Arkansas Walmart store is deploying self-checkout counters to provide a quicker transaction experience as well as a safer one for consumers in…

Walmart launches marketplace with Shopify partnership

June 15, 2020

Walmart and Shopify are partnering on the retailer's newest selling platform called Walmart Marketplace.

DIY efforts, recreation activity driving auto product sales

June 15, 2020

Warm weather, stay-at-home mandates and social distancing is proving to be a win for those selling automotive products as consumers are busy with DIY projects…

Impulsify designs unattended retail markets for apartment buildings

June 12, 2020

Impulsify Inc., a retail technology provider, has been contracted to design self-service Grab-and-Go markets for six apartment communities on the East Coast…

Panasonic, PopID partner to bring facial recognition to retailers

June 12, 2020

Panasonic Corporation of North America and PopID, a Cali Group company, have partnered to bring facial recognition ordering and payment processes to both the…

Hudson prepping PPE vending machines for US airports

June 11, 2020

Hudson, a travel products retailer with more than 1,000 stores in airports, commuter hubs, landmarks and tourist destinations across North America, plans to…

Digital signage market to grow to $26.3B, despite pandemic

June 11, 2020

Despite the current pandemic, the digital signage market is expected to reach $26.3 billion by 2027, according to a report by ResearchAndMarkets. The market…

Las Vegas debuts QR payment codes, touchless ticket kiosks for parking

June 11, 2020

The city of Las Vegas has introduced touchless payment options as gaming reopens in Nevada, according to a news3lv.com report. Motorists will be able to scan…

Retailers taking a pack-and-hold inventory strategy in wake of COVID-19

June 10, 2020

After months of being shuttered due to the coronavirus many retailers, including Gap, are taking a pack-and-hold merchandising approach rather than blow-out…

Fashion group reports big loss due to coronavirus pandemic

June 10, 2020

Inditex, the biggest fashion group in the world, is reporting a $465 million net loss for February through April and the COVID-19 pandemic is the big reason…

ParTech adds SynergySuite to Brink POS ecosystem

June 9, 2020

ParTech Inc., a provider of POS software and integrated technical solutions to the restaurant and retail industries, has added SynergySuite to its Brink POS…

Klarna to launch Vibe loyalty program

June 9, 2020