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Payment coalition claims COVID-19 contamination risk from U.S. currency overblown
May 4, 2020
Businesses that refuse to accept cash as a way to lower coronavirus transmission risks are acting contrary to the best available scientific evidence, according…
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Consumers trust financial institutions the most with personal info, claims report
May 4, 2020
When it comes to personal data security consumers overwhelming trust financial institutions the most. That's the prime finding of DISQO Q1 2020 report on…
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Smart retail market to hit $62B by 2025
May 4, 2020
The smart retail market is expected to grow from $21.6 billion in 2020 to $62.5 billion by 2025, according to a report by MarketsandMarkets. It will also grow…
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Casino installing temperature check kiosks in wake of COVID-19
May 4, 2020
The Chumash Casino Resort in Santa Ynez, California will have contactless, temperature checking kiosks installed for employees and guests in the coming weeks…
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Macy's opening 68 stores to start
May 1, 2020
Macy's hopes to have all its 775 stores open for business within six weeks and is initially opening 68 next week.
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Amazon unique visitor level tips 4 billion mark
May 1, 2020
Amazon saw 4.06 billion unique visitors in March — more than eBay, Apple, Walmart, Samsung.com, Apple.com and Rakuten sites combined.
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How retailers are giving back; consumers into self care
May 1, 2020
Retailers big and small are launching initiatives to give back and help those in need, as well as those fighting on the frontline of the coronavirus pandemic.
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At-risk shoppers are priority at Whole Foods Market
April 30, 2020
Whole Foods Market, a supermarket chain owned by Amazon, is putting the elderly, disabled and high-risk consumers to the front of the line as COVID-19, the…
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BOPIS gains steam in wake of COVID-19 pandemic
April 30, 2020
Consumers are increasingly more likely to use buy online and pick-up in-store services as the COVID-19 pandemic continues in the U.S.
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Social distancing drives change in consumer spend
April 30, 2020
Social distancing is hurting the consumer wallet as a WalletHub study revealed that 58 million Americans were spending more while following stay-at-home…
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Simon Mall Group getting ready to reopen dozens of properties
April 29, 2020
The biggest U.S. mall owner and operator, Simon Property Group, is getting ready to open dozens of malls across nearly a dozen states.
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Mastercard study shows COVID-related shift to contactless
April 29, 2020
Consumers are increasingly moving toward contactless card adoption due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a Mastercard study
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Digital shopping spurs sales for Target
April 28, 2020
Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic Target is seeing healthy same-store sales with April's figures climbing 5% compared to a year ago despite a double digit…
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Mandating masks in stores isn't proving to be easy
April 28, 2020
Retailers and essential businesses serving the public during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic are increasingly asking customers to put on a mask while shopping…
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Personalized commerce paying off for retailers, reveals study
April 28, 2020
The more personal the better for both the consumer and the retailer.
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House approves additional $484B in COVID-19 funds for small businesses, testing, hospitals
April 24, 2020
The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday approved $484 billion in aid to small businesses, testing and hospitals struggling from the coronavirus pandemic…
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New car buyers prefer advisers to kiosks
April 24, 2020
New car buyers overwhelmingly prefer dealing with advisers over self-service kiosks when seeking service work, according to a March poll of more than 24,00…
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Target extends worker pay enhancements, benefits in response to COVID-19
April 24, 2020
Target is extending its temporary $2 an hour wage increase through May 30, as well as free back-up care and a 30-day paid leave for those 65 and older…
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NYC expands contactless pay options for parking kiosks
April 23, 2020
The New York City Department of Transportation wants to discourage cash payments at city parking meters and encourage contactless payment by smartphone…
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