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GetGo chain to deploy bitcoin ATMs
April 7, 2023
Get Go Café + Market, a convenience store chain with more than 270 locations throughout western Pennsylvania, Ohio, northern West Virginia, Maryland and…
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Walmart focusing big on store automation
April 7, 2023
Walmart Inc. plans to have 65% of stores serviced by automation by the close of its fiscal 2026 in a quest to boost online order delivery speed.
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Walmart expands loyalty strategy
April 6, 2023
Walmart has joined with ampliFi Loyalty Solutions to offer customers Checkout With Points, a real-time redemption loyalty program that engages cardholders…
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Electronics reseller/retailer inks 10-unit franchise deal
April 6, 2023
PayMore, an e-commerce and brick-and-mortar electronics resale shop, has signed a multi-unit franchise deal that will bring locations to Texas and Ohio.
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April 5, 2023
Clinque, an Estee Lauder-owned brand, is partnering with Journee, a Web3 metaverse-as-a-service platform, on a new e-commerce shopping experience called…
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Retail growth to dip a bit this year
April 5, 2023
Retail sales growth will hit between 4% and 6% this year, reaching between $5.13 trillion and $5.23 trillion, according to the National Retail Federation.
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PetSmart debuts customer ‘treats’ for April
April 5, 2023
PetSmart is hosting a "Treats Member Month" this month with the goal to reward loyal and active members with storewide deals, perks and giveaways.
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Australian league debuts Amazon tech at Marvel Stadium
April 4, 2023
The Australian Football League is deploying Amazon's Just Walk Out technology at Marvel Stadium.
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Walmart revamps digital storefront
April 4, 2023
Walmart has redesigned its e-commerce homepage and its app and built a more customer-centric storefront in a quest to drive customer engagement as well as…
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Rimi Baltic taps SymphonyAI Retail tech for better communication, efficiency
April 3, 2023
Rim Baltic has deployed the SymphonyAI Retail CPG space platform across its stores in Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania and is now working with the technology…
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Gas prices impacting c-store consumer spend
April 3, 2023
Inflation, and specifically gas prices, are impacting consumer spend at convenience retailers, according to a study from PDI Technologies and GasBuddy.
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Athlete’s Foot taps Beth Greenfield for marketing post
April 3, 2023
Beth Greenfield, who has over 25 years of experience in retail and merchandising, has been named lead merchandiser and buyer for The Athlete's Foot.
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Globe Life Field launches Amazon cashierless foodservice
March 31, 2023
Sports fans at Globe Life Field, home of the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas, are now able to buy what they want to eat faster and easier, thanks to a pair…
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7-Eleven deploys EV charging network
March 31, 2023
7-Eleven Inc. has announced plans to build one of the largest electric vehicle fast-charging networks of any retailer in North America with the launch of…
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Penguin Random House debuts book vending machine at UK train station
March 31, 2023
Commuters at the Exeter St Davids train station in Devon, U.K. can buy a book from a vending machine installed by Penguin Random House, according to a press…
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Consumers embracing text conversations with retail brands
March 30, 2023
A hefty majority, 91%, of consumers have opted into at least one brand's text messaging program or have expressed interest, 88% would engage in a two-way…
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Gap taps Optoro to drive next-gen customer experience
March 30, 2023
Gap Inc. is deploying Optoro's returns platform to accelerate the customer returns experience and returns processing.
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Macy’s CEO stepping down in 2024
March 30, 2023
Macy's CEO Jeff Gennette will leave his role in February, 2024 after a 40-plus year career with the retailer.
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Many businesses confident on CX ability
March 29, 2023
More than half, 67%, of business leaders are highly confident of providing the level of experience expected by consumers and more than 50% believe labor…
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Lush, Victoria’s Secret, Party City jump aboard DoorDash
March 28, 2023
Delivery services provider DoorDash has several new retailers on its service, including Lush Cosmetics, Victoria's Secret and Party City.
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