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Consumers preparing for financial challenges

October 20, 2025

A hefty majority of consumers, 79%, are preparing for increased financial challenges and 77% are taking specific steps to stay within a holiday budget as the…

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Walmart, OpenAI team on AI-first shopping experiences

October 17, 2025

Walmart is partnering with OpenAI to create a first-AI shopping experience that will allow customers and members to complete purchases from Walmart directly…

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1-800-Flowers taps Melanie Babcock as chief marketing, growth officer

October 17, 2025

1-800-Flowers.com has appointed Melanie Babcock as chief marketing and growth officer.

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Online holiday shopping season to hit $253B

October 16, 2025

This year's online holiday shopping season is projected to hit $253.4 billion, reflecting a 5.3% increase year over year, according to a Adobe shopping…

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Amazon, Google, Microsoft lead loyalty leaders ranking

October 16, 2025

Amazon, Google and Microsoft are the top three brands, respectively, leading the Brand Keys Loyalty Leaders List which ranks the top 100 brands when it comes…

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Consumers embracing AI to save time, find deals

October 15, 2025

The U.S. consumer is embracing AI for everyday benefits, from saving time to finding better deals and making smarter decisions.

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Glik's taps Aptos cloud-native tech for unified commerce experience

October 15, 2025

Fashion retailer Glik's is deploying the Aptos One POS and OMS to drive a unified commerce experience at 70-plus stores.

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C-store customers motivated by promotions, curated product offerings

October 14, 2025

Convenience store customers are increasingly motivated by curated product offerings and compelling promotions.

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PetSmart looking to hire on feline, canine toy testers

October 14, 2025

PetSmart is searching for its next chief toy tester —one of the canine kind and one of the feline kind.

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NCR Atleos, Moto expand relationship to expand self-service cash access

October 13, 2025

NCR Atleos and Moto are extending their partnership to deliver access to cash through the NCR Atleos Cashzone Network, which now includes more than 16,000 ATMs…

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Amazon Pharmacy launches in-office kiosks to speed medication availability

October 13, 2025

Amazon Pharmacy has launched Amazon Pharmacy kiosks. The service lets patients pick up prescriptions within minutes of a medical appointment.

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Coach debuts coffee shops to drive foot traffic, sales

October 10, 2025

Coach is opening coffee shops connecting to stores, with 12 to 15 initially planned each year.

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DoorDash launches delivery robot Dot

October 10, 2025

DoorDash has launched Dot, a delivery robot that can navigate roads, bike lanes and sidewalks.

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Pearle Vision launches store redesign

October 9, 2025

Eye care franchise Pearle Vision has debuted a store design aimed at meeting the needs and preferences of consumers and franchisees.

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Costco opening 3 US stores, 1 in Canada this month

October 9, 2025

Costco plans to open four new stores, three in the U.S. and one in Canada, by the end of October.

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Walmart taps Wiliot to revolutionize supply chain operations

October 8, 2025

Walmart is teaming up with Wiliot, which provides ambient IoT technology, to revolutionize supply chain operations.

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Consumer households will spend $420 on Halloween celebrations

October 8, 2025

Nearly four of five U.S. adults (79%) will celebrate Halloween this month and the average spend per household will be $420, according to CIT Bank's 202…

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