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JCDecaux debuts ad platform at Changi Airport
December 17, 2018
JCDecaux Singapore, a subsidiary of outdoor advertiser JCDecaux, has launched its Digital Duty-Free Totem advertising platform at Changi Airport. It consists…
read nowInstacart, Whole Foods breaking up delivery partnership
December 14, 2018
The new year will bring about a breakup between delivery provider, Instacart, and Whole Foods, as the supermarket chain, now owned by Amazon, is severing its…
read nowCrowded stores, spend budget top holiday stressors, claims study
December 14, 2018
The top stressors for consumers during the holiday season are crowded stores and financial limitations, with long lines, out-of-stock items and online delivery…
read nowAlibaba, Starbucks launch virtual store in China
December 14, 2018
Starbucks opened its first-ever virtual Starbucks store Thursday in China as part of the coffee chain's previously announced partnership with e-commerce…
read nowKroger launching food section in Walgreens stores
December 14, 2018
Kroger plans to put food departments, offering 2,300 items — everything from meal kits to frozen food items — in 13 Walgreen’s stores by early 2019.
read nowOmnichannel still in infancy stage, reveals research
December 14, 2018
While there's lot of activity when it comes to retailers and expanding delivery options, the "buy online, pick up in store" (BOPIS) isn't taking deep root as…
read nowKibo taps new leaders for digital transformation strategy
December 13, 2018
Cloud commerce player, Kibo, has made several new leadership appointments and roles related to enhancing the customer digital transformation journey.
read nowMost couples don't share when it comes to holiday spend actions, reveals survey
December 13, 2018
Almost half of Americans don't share with spouses/partners about how much they spend on holiday gifts, according to a Swagbucks survey.
read nowDecember shopping marks biggest online period ever in US
December 12, 2018
A recordsetting $80.3 billion was spent online as of Dec. 6, marking it as the biggest e-commerce period of all time in the U.S., according to Adobe Analytics…
read nowChanel's NY flagship boasts unique fashion accessory
December 12, 2018
Chanel’s New York flagship store, its largest boutique in the U.S., is sporting a special fashion accessory just in time for holiday: a 60-foot-long…
read nowConsumers care about a brand's purpose, reveals study
December 12, 2018
Consumers aren't just interested in great prices, innovative delivery options or item availability. A good number, 63 percent, are also interested in only…
read nowSurvey: Retail store associates like tablets for enhancing customer service
December 11, 2018
A good majority of retail store associates, 66 percent, believe they can provide customers better service and improve the customer experience if they have…
read nowMall of America debuts Ellie the Elf concierge service for holiday shoppers
December 11, 2018
Those hitting the Mall of America in Minnesota for holiday shopping now have a new helper — Ellie the Elf.
read nowRetail food purchase activities put states on the naughty, nice lists
December 11, 2018
In the spirit of the holidays Ibotta has released a "naughty or nice" list listing showing U.S. states that have the most, or the least holiday spirit.
read nowCoinstar moves into France via Eurocycleur acquisition
December 10, 2018
Coinstar LLC has acquired Eurocycleur, a self-service coin counting vendor with 625 kiosks in major retailers across France.
read nowMany millennials love Amazon more than drinking, sex
December 10, 2018
A good majority of millennials, 77 percent, are willing to give up drinking and 44 percent are willing to give up sex before giving up access to Amazon.
read nowAmazon cashierless store may take flight in airports
December 7, 2018
The Amazon Go cashierless store concept may be moving into airports as the powerhouse omnichannel retailer is reportedly evaluating airport location options.
read nowJLL debuts its own retail brand at Minnesota mall
December 7, 2018
The Rosedale Center in Roseville, Minnesota is now home to "Rose & Loon," JLL's first 4,000-square-foot retail store. JLL is the largest third-party retail…
read nowSupply chain gaining importance in customer experience, reveals report
December 7, 2018
The role of the supply chain is viewed as the next big thing, given that a majority of retailers acknowledge it's impacting everything from greater efficiency…
read nowWalgreens debuts expanded home delivery service
December 7, 2018
In a quest to stay competitive when it comes to delivery options pharma giant Walgreens is adding next-day and same-day prescription home delivery.
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