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Holiday spend projected to hit record-setting mark

October 28, 2024

Consumer holiday spend is expected to hit a record $902 per person, according to the National Retail Federation's latest consumer survey.

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September retail sales reveal consumers willing to spend

October 25, 2024

Retail sales increased in September, according to U.S. Census Bureau data, and the increase reveals that consumers continue to carry the economy, according to…

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Ulta Beauty opening 200 stores in next 3 years

October 25, 2024

Ulta Beauty plans to launch 200 stores within the next three years, expanding its current footprint of 1,411 locations.

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Redbox bankruptcy leaves retailers dealing with abandoned kiosks

October 24, 2024

Since Redbox's chapter 7 bankruptcy filing, more and more major retailers are grappling with what to do with the abandoned kiosks. Walgreens, for example…

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MovieMax cinema launch features self-service kiosks

October 24, 2024

The MovieMax Cinemas grand opening in Kalyani Nagar, Pune features digital kiosks for self-service ticket bookings and an interactive selfie corners to boost…

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True Value heads into bankruptcy but stores will stay open

October 23, 2024

True Value has filed for bankruptcy and plans to sell its operations though stores will remain open during the Chapter 11 process.

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Winter holiday spend will beat 2023 retail sales

October 23, 2024

Holiday spending will grow between 2.5% and 3.5% over 2023, and is predicted to hit between $979.5 billion and $989 billion in total holiday spend in November…

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Wayfair launches Wayfair Rewards loyalty program

October 22, 2024

Wayfair has launched a loyalty membership program called Wayfair Rewards, offering members exclusive access to benefits including free shipping, special offers…

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Spirit Halloween morphing into Spirit Christmas this holiday season

October 22, 2024

Spirit Halloween, a well known Halloween specialty shop that pops up in early fall for Halloween enthusiasts, won't be closing up shop once the spooky holiday…

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Sam’s Club launching 1st all-digital store

October 22, 2024

Sam's Club will be launching its first all-digital store this month.

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Ikea kiosk helps shoppers find the perfect mattress

October 21, 2024

Ikea's Upptäcka kiosk allows customers to find the perfect mattress based on their sleeping patterns, according to an Insight DIY report.

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Aldi discounts require staff help at self-checkout

October 21, 2024

Aldi shoppers are being warned to check their receipts carefully after it was revealed that discounts and promotions are not automatically applied at…

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Wegmans teams with DoorDash for super fast delivery

October 18, 2024

Wegmans Food Markets has partnered with DoorDash to offer customers delivery in under an hour's time.

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Inflation curbing Halloween spend though some consumers will splurge

October 18, 2024

Over half, 59%, of past Halloween spenders won't be spending this Halloween due to inflation, according to a Lending Tree survey.

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Walmart expanding vet, grooming center locations

October 17, 2024

Walmart will open five more veterinary and grooming centers in the next month in its quest to become a dominant destination for pet owners.

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Circle K owner hikes offer to buy 7-Eleven parent company

October 17, 2024

Alimentation Couche-Tard, parent company of Circle K, has upped its bid by 22% to buy Seven & I Holdings, the Japanese parent company of 7-Eleven.

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Amazon declares Prime Big Deal Days top October sales event in history

October 16, 2024

Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days event was the omnichannel retailer's biggest shopping event ever with more Prime members shopping compared to last year's event…

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