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Customer loyalty tied to consistent customer service
February 14, 2024
Most consumers, three out of four, are more loyal to stores that show consistent customer service and experiences and nearly two-thirds of consumers belong to…
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Gen Z loves Valentine’s Day the most of all shoppers
February 14, 2024
More than half, 66%, of Gen Z consumers will celebrate Valentine's Day, more than any other generation.
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Inflation impacting Valentine's Day spending
February 13, 2024
Nearly half of Americans say inflation is impacting Valentine's Day plans this year and three in 10 think the holiday is worth going into credit card debt.
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ShopRite launches Phononic tech for grocery pickup, delivery
February 13, 2024
ShopRite, a supermarket brand under the Wakefern Food Group, has launched Phononic's freezer and refrigerator totes, featuring active cooling solutions, at a…
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Spanish bank taps NCR Atleos for ATM network
February 13, 2024
Banco Sabadell, a bank in Spain, has selected NCR Atleos Corp., a provider of financial access solutions for retailers and financial institutions, as its ATM…
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'Rollasole' machines offer rolled flats for women
February 12, 2024
Women walking the Las Vegas Strip sometimes get sore feet. Fortunately, they have access to rolled flats available at 18 "Rollasole" vending machines…
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Inflation playing role in Valentine’s Day spend
February 12, 2024
The Cupid holiday is fast approaching and 82% of American couples plan to buy gifts for their partner for Valentine's Day this year. The average spend will be…
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Man beat in prison sues Macy’s for facial recognition-based incarceration
February 9, 2024
Fight for the Future, an organization campaigning against the use of facial recognition in stores, has cited a recent case against Macy's as an example of why…
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Not every Gen Zer loves their Valentine’s Day gift
February 9, 2024
One in four U.S. Gen Z Valentine's Day gift recipients secretly return the item and get cash.
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Generative AI adoption, pilots top enterprise agenda
February 8, 2024
Nine in 10 organizations are adopting or piloting generative AI systems, according to a MIT Technology Review Insight report.
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7-Eleven acquiring 204 stores from Sunoco LP
February 8, 2024
7-Eleven Inc. will acquire 204 stores from Sunoco LP, including Stripes convenience stores and Laredo Taco Co. restaurants.
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Rocky’s Ace Hardware expands footprint
February 7, 2024
Rocky's Ace Hardware, a family-owned Ace Hardware dealer, is acquiring two Massachusetts stores and will grow to 50 locations across nine states.
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Retailers investing in AI this year
February 7, 2024
Retailers are committed to AI infrastructure spend this year with over 60% planning to increasing AI investment in the next 18 months.
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Australian sports enterprise deploys Mashgin self-checkout kiosks
February 6, 2024
The Adelaide Oval, a sports ground in Adelaide, Australia has deployed 20 self-checkout kiosks from Mashgin.
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Buc-ee’s coming to Mebane, North Carolina
February 6, 2024
A Buc-ee's gas station and convenience store has got the green light to open in Mebane, North Carolina.
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Cantaloupe snaps up Cheq Lifestyle Technology
February 6, 2024
Cantaloupe Inc., a provider of end-to-end technology solutions for self-service commerce, has acquired Cheq Lifestyle Technology Inc. for an undisclosed sum…
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Consumers want AI disclosures
February 5, 2024
More than half, 68%, of consumers believe brands and retailers should disclose use of AI and 59% agree companies should be legally mandated to disclose AI use.
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Skechers teams with o9 for greater operations efficiency
February 5, 2024
Skechers, a footwear retailer, is partnering with o9, an AI software platform provider, to digitally transform its retail planning processes within its North…
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REI plans 10 stores in 2024
February 2, 2024
Outdoor retailer REI Co-op plans to open 10 stores this year. Locations finalized for summer launches include Glendale, Arizona and Rancho Mirage, California.
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Free returns a loyalty driver for retailers
February 2, 2024
Retailers offering free return programs are seeing solid customer loyalty as 72% of shoppers stay loyal to brands offering the perk.
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