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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.
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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.
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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.
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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…
read nowTRAX 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…
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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…
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Walmart launches marketplace with Shopify partnership
June 15, 2020
Walmart and Shopify are partnering on the retailer's newest selling platform called Walmart Marketplace.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
read nowDigital 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…
read nowLas 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…
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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…
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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…
read nowParTech 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…
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COVID-19 impact on imports easing up, claims NRF report
June 9, 2020
While the COVID-19 impact to import is lessening, projected figures regarding imports are still below last year levels, according to a National Retail…
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Instacart, C&S Wholesale Grocers team up online, same-day delivery
June 9, 2020
C&S Wholesale Grovcers, Inc., the biggest grocery supplier in the U.S., is partnering with online grocery delivery service Instacart to provide e-commerce…
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E-commerce sales spiked big in May
June 8, 2020
May brought an 81% increase in retail e-commerce sales and several segments benefited from triple-digit year-on-year growth.
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