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Sock vending machines launch in San Francisco
August 9, 2019
The Sock Spot, a novelty sock retailer, has launched the first of several automated retail units at the Westfield San Francisco Centre, according to a press…
read nowNational Australia Bank tests cashless payment for small, solo merchants
August 9, 2019
National Australia Bank is testing a tap-on-phone technology that allows small businesses and sole proprietors to accept cashless payments.
read nowPartech teams with Mobiry to personalize customer orders
August 8, 2019
Partech Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of PAR Technology Corp. and a global provider of point of sale solutions to the restaurant and retail industries, has…
read nowTarget marks 20th designer partnership with limited-edition collection
August 8, 2019
Target Corporation is marking the 20th anniversary of its first designer partnership, with Michael Graves, via a limited-edition collection featuring 30…
read nowToms debuts new checkout payment option
August 8, 2019
Toms, a shoe and accessories retailer, is partnering with payments provider Klarna to offer two additional pay options at online checkout. Shoppers can now pay…
read nowCashierless checkout startup raises $35M in funding
August 8, 2019
Standard Cognition, which provides cashierless checkout technology, has raised $35 million in Series B funding, which more than doubles its valuation to $53…
read nowAmazon expands in Pennsylvania, fulfillment center will create 800-plus jobs
August 7, 2019
Amazon is expanding its warehouse and fulfillment footprint in Pennsylvania with a Pittsburgh facility that will create more than 800 jobs.
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Slowing job growth contributes to Q1 dip in credit card use
August 7, 2019
Credit card use slowed down in the first quarter of 2019, according to the American Bankers Association's latest quarterly Credit Card Market Monitor, which…
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Epson debuts cloud-based software suite for retail, hospitality
August 7, 2019
Epson America Inc., a supplier of value-added POS printer solutions, has debuted the Epson OmniLink Merchant Services 3.0, a suite of cloud-based software…
read nowPinterest a viable retail social media outlet, claims research
August 6, 2019
Retailers not using Pinterest to promote product or the brand may want to consider doing just that given research that claims the investment can be worthwhile.
read nowgoop, Mastercard, Next Retail Concepts team up on innovative online experience
August 6, 2019
Lifestyle brand, goop, is offering its Canadian consumers an immersive digital shopping experience with the help of Mastercard and Next Retail Concepts.
read nowTarget, Walmart leading hourly wage increases
August 6, 2019
The hourly retail minimum wage is the highest it has been since the end of 2003, primarily due to top retailer support for increased pay.
read nowSurvey: Consumers like BOPIS, mobile browsing, AI
August 5, 2019
A good majority of shoppers who are Amazon Prime members are likely to shop in-store every week, enjoy buying online and picking up in the store, and prefer…
read nowPrivate payroll on the upswing yet SMBs having tough time hiring
August 5, 2019
While private payrolls increased by 156,000 jobs last month — beating industry projections — small retailers are having a hard time finding workers.
read nowWalmart, Nike innovators lead top 25 global power player list
August 5, 2019
Walmart, Nike and Max Mara leaders took the first top three slots on the Top 25 Global E-Commerce Power Players list from Coresight Research and eShopWorld.
read nowHenkel debuts an experience center for retailers
August 2, 2019
Henkel, which makes home care, beauty and adhesive technologies, has opened an experience center at its consumer products headquarters for retail partners.
read nowTop mall owner aims to stem retail liquidations
August 2, 2019
Simon Property Group, the biggest U.S. mall owner is aiming to buy into struggling retailers as a way to help retailers stave off liquidation.
read nowNordstrom clan aiming to boost ownership stake
August 2, 2019
Several Nordstrom family members are reportedly aiming to grab a bigger stake in the retailer even as the company's shares slip downward.
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Kodak Moments launches photo printing experience to drive retail traffic
August 1, 2019
Kodak Moments, a global provider of photo products and services to retailers, consumers and entertainment properties, has launched the M1 Order Station, a…
read nowRite Aid launches virtual health care kiosks
August 1, 2019
The Rite Aid Corporation is launching RediClinic Express, in partnership with InTouch Health, a telehealth company that offers healthcare providers solutions…
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