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Amazon hiring 250K workers ahead of holiday season
September 22, 2023
Amazon is hiring 250,000 U.S. employees to fulfill full-time seasonal and part-time jobs across its operations network and 30,000 will be across California.
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Love’s Travel Stops installing EV charging stations in Pennsylvania, Colorado
September 22, 2023
Love's Travel Stops will install EV charging stations at eight locations in Pennsylvania and Colorado after securing $4.8 million in federal funds, according…
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Walmart, Target set holiday sales for October
September 21, 2023
On the heels of Amazon announcing its second Prime sales event this year, Walmart plans to hold a "Walmart Deals – Holiday Kickoff Sale" from Oct. 9 through…
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Halloween spending will be a record-setter
September 21, 2023
Halloween spending is projected to hit a record $12.2 billion, exceeding pre-pandemic levels, according to a National Retail Federation survey conducted by…
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Photo booth kiosk market on robust growth path
September 21, 2023
The photo booth kiosk market reached a value of $7.47 billion in 2022 and is projected to reach $15.78 billion by 2030, experiencing a compound annual growth…
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1-800-Flowers.com hiring 8K-plus seasonal workers
September 20, 2023
Gift and flower retailer 1-800-Flowers.com plans to hire on more than 8,000 associates, across its brand family, to meet holiday demand.
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Majority of US consumers willing to trade personal data for deals
September 20, 2023
A majority of consumers, 87%, are willing to share personal data to get a deal or discount despite the fact that 70% are worried about privacy when it comes to…
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August retail sales grew despite slowing economy
September 20, 2023
Retail sales grew in August, likely prompted by back-to-school shopping, despite interest rates staying high and continuing inflation, according to the…
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Cinema launches with self-service kiosks
September 19, 2023
Miraj Cinemas has launched its latest multiplex in Mumbai, bringing India's third-largest cinema chain (which is also 100% vegetarian) to 60 cinemas…
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Crunch Fitness debuts Amazon One
September 19, 2023
Crunch Fitness, a New York City-based global fitness chain, has become the first fitness brand to introduce the Amazon One palm recognition service as an entry…
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Retail ranks 3rd in client data leaks
September 19, 2023
The retail industry ranks third in client data leaks, with over 700 retail companies suffering data breaches during which various consumer data was leaked…
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Amazon Prime Big Deal Days Oct. 10-11
September 18, 2023
Amazon will hold its next big Prime sale, called Prime Big Deal Days, Oct. 10-11 and the event will include the omnichannel retailer's "best early holiday…
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Consistency key to retail customer experience, say consumers
September 18, 2023
When it comes to the retail customer experience, regardless of loyalty status, most consumer view the key to exceptional CX is providing consistent…
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Eyewear shopping tech taps facial measurements
September 18, 2023
An eyewear retail technology that captures a customer's precise facial measurements via a kiosk aims to elevate the shopping experience when it comes to buying…
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Nomination deadline extended for 2024 Top 50 retail innovators report
September 18, 2023
The 2024 Retail Customer Experience Top 50 report will highlight retail leaders who are innovating when it comes to creating extraordinary shopping…
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Robust e-commerce sales expected this holiday season
September 18, 2023
E-commerce sales will grow between 10.3% and 12.8% this holiday season compared to 2022 and holiday retail sales will likely increase between 3.5% and 4.6%.
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BJ’s commits $1M-plus to help end hunger
September 15, 2023
BJ's Wholesale Club is continuing its partnership with Feeding American in support of child and family feeding program and the BJ's Charitable Foundation has…
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Office Depot podcast aims to help small business owners
September 15, 2023
Office Depot has launched a podcast series, called "Imagine Success," to provide small business owners with insight and inspiration, according to a press…
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Macy’s taps Olivier Bron as Bloomingdale’s CEO
September 15, 2023
Macy's, which owns luxury brand Bloomingdale's, has named Olivier Bron as the brand's CEO.
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Shoppers busy shopping ahead of Black Friday, Cyber Monday
September 14, 2023
More than half, 67%, of consumers will be shopping for holiday gifts ahead of Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
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