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AI denim? Soorty launches HumAIn Chapter 2 collection
July 28, 2023
AI may be the hottest buzzword in tech right now, with ChatGPT and similar products revolutionizing everything from content creation and technology to areas of…
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Safeway installs slide-out security gates at self-checkout kiosks
July 28, 2023
Two Safeway supermarkets in San Francisco have installed automated slide-out security gates at the self-checkout kiosk section to prevent theft, according to…
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Southwest taking sharky approach to customer experience
July 28, 2023
In celebration of Shark Week, which kicked off July 23 and ends on July 29 this year, Southwest Airlines is offering special flight programming in a…
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Retail sales up despite cooling economy
July 27, 2023
Retail sales continued an upward trend in June despite slower job gains and a cooling economy.
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UK department store launches virtual try-on
July 27, 2023
John Lewis Fashion Rental, a U.K.-based department store chain, has partnered with tech firm Zyler and rental specialist Hurr to adopt the Zyler AI-powered…
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Lowe’s teams with OneRail on same-day delivery
July 27, 2023
Lowe's is expanding its same-day delivery service nationwide for orders placed online and via its app.
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Babies R Us launches comeback flagship store
July 26, 2023
First Toys R Us came back. Now its sister e-commerce enterprise, Babies R Us, is also back and just launched its arrival in a flagship location at the American…
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Back-to-school spend should be on par despite inflation
July 26, 2023
This year most consumers (83%) should spend the same as last year, or more, on back-to-school shopping, and households appear ready to absorb the impact of…
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Michaels launches Halloween product collections
July 25, 2023
Just in time for the 100-day countdown to Halloween, Michaels, a crafts retailer, is stocking holiday products with décor already on shelves.
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Lowe’s, Petco expanding store-in-store partnership
July 25, 2023
Lowe's Companies Inc. and Petco are expanding a pilot program in which Petco products and services are located within Lowe's stores.
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Toys R Us kicks off national marketing tour featuring Geoffrey
July 24, 2023
Keep an eye out – Toys R Us Geoffrey may be visiting your town.
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Tesco taps Givex for self-serve kiosks
July 24, 2023
Tesco Café, a subsidiary of Tesco PLC, has teamed with Givex to introduce self-service kiosks, kitchen automation, inventory control and menu management to…
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Walmart offers inclusive back-to-school shopping experience
July 24, 2023
Walmart is aiming to make back-to-school shopping easier for those customers managing sensory disabilities.
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Gen Z consumers want technology-enabled, self-service options
July 21, 2023
The plugged-in Gen Z consumer demographic is the most likely to seek tech-enabled self-service solutions compared to other consumers and seem to prioritize the…
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Retail hiring taking a dip
July 21, 2023
While job applications are up 34% from a year ago June retailers are taking a cautious approach to hiring, with job openings and hires down 14% and 27% between…
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Online shopper population shrinking
July 20, 2023
More than half, 52%, of post-pandemic e-commerce customers are no longer shopping online compared to a year ago.
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Amazon plugging Amazon One into all Whole Foods stores
July 20, 2023
Every Whole Foods grocery store will offer Amazon's palm payment option, Amazon One, by the time 2024 arrives.
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Optoro debuts Home Pick-ups service for retailers
July 20, 2023
Optoro, a returns management software provider, has debuted the Home Pick-ups returns solution to its Express Returns solution.
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Tanger Outlets refreshes loyalty program, debuts app
July 20, 2023
Tanger Outlets has launched a refreshed TangerClub guest loyalty program as well as an all-new mobile app.
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Consumers expect to spend more in back-to-school shopping
July 19, 2023
Consumers shopping for back-to-school items will spend 15.7% more this year compared to 2022, according to a JLL survey.
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