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Tops Friendly Markets expands into western New York

May 15, 2024

Tops Friendly Markets, a Northeast Grocery Inc. division, has announced an expansion into Western New York, and the launch of individualized customer…

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Consumers see bright financial future ahead

May 14, 2024

Despite global economic worries, consumers are anticipating a brighter financial future ahead, according to a Digital River survey.

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Walmart debuts super late night delivery

May 13, 2024

Walmart is expanding delivery hours until midnight at stores nationwide for orders placed by 10:30 pm.

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Japan’s 7-Eleven enterprise is all about global growth

May 10, 2024

The strategy is simple for Japan's Seven & I Holdings, which operates 7-Eleven stores — big growth and footprint expansion.

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Foot Locker debuts store of the future concept

May 9, 2024

Foot Locker has launched a 'store of the future' concept that will be rolled out to 900 locations across five cities.

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Manchester retailer offers shoppers interactive fitting room, self check-out

May 8, 2024

River Island's expanded store in the Arndale Center, in Manchester, England, offers an integrated shopping experience boasting interactive fitting rooms and…

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Consumers don’t like overwhelming brand communications

May 7, 2024

A good number of consumers, 81%, unsubscribe from brand marketing that becomes obsessive.

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Mother’s Day spend to hit $33.5B

May 6, 2024

Consumers are projected to spend $33.5 billion this Mother's Day, the second highest in history, according to a survey from the National Retail Federation and…

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Walmart pulling self-checkout lanes due to shoplifting

May 6, 2024

Walmart is removing more self-checkout lanes from store locations including Shrewsbury, Missouri, Cleveland, Ohio and Albuquerque, New Mexico, according to a…

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Sam’s Club deploys AI-powered exit tech at 120-plus locations

May 3, 2024

Sam's Club has deployed AI-powered exit technology at more than 120 locations.

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Amazon Prime Day arriving in July

May 3, 2024

Amazon will hold its 10th Prime Day event in July.

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Most internet households signed up for free loyalty programs

May 2, 2024

A hefty number of internet households, 77%, are participating in free loyalty programs, according to a Park Associates' consumer study of 8,000 U.S. internet…

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Houston Airports debuts smart vending for feminine products

May 2, 2024

Houston Airports is teaming up with restroom management company Trax Analytics to use smart vending machine technology to ensure free feminine products remain…

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Consumer confidence dipped big in April

May 1, 2024

Consumer confidence failed to hit economist expectations in April, dipping big time to its lowest level in two years.

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Vending machine dispenses hand-crafted micropottery

May 1, 2024

Samantha Marie, of PaperCut Pottery, has launched a vending machine that dispenses her small hand-crafted pottery items in Richmond, California, according to a…

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Walmart will deploy autonomous forklifts for distribution centers

April 30, 2024

Walmart will leverage 19 autonomous forklifts from Fox Robotics at four distribution centers, according to a report at thescxchange.com.

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Xcel Brands, Christie Brinkley create lifestyle apparel brand

April 30, 2024

Supermodel Christie Brinkley has teamed up with Xcel Brands, Inc. to form a joint venture and create TWRHLL, a lifestyle and apparel brand that will be sold on…

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