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Most consumers like human customer service
October 30, 2024
Three-quarters of consumers, 75%, prefer talking to a human when it comes to customer service, according to a Five9 study on how consumers perceive AI and…
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Gold retailer taps Tera Fead as COO
October 29, 2024
American Hartford Gold has tapped Tera Fead as its new COO.
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MovieMax cinema launch features self-service kiosks
October 24, 2024
The MovieMax Cinemas grand opening in Kalyani Nagar, Pune features digital kiosks for self-service ticket bookings and an interactive selfie corners to boost…
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Ikea kiosk helps shoppers find the perfect mattress
October 21, 2024
Ikea's Upptäcka kiosk allows customers to find the perfect mattress based on their sleeping patterns, according to an Insight DIY report.
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Aldi discounts require staff help at self-checkout
October 21, 2024
Aldi shoppers are being warned to check their receipts carefully after it was revealed that discounts and promotions are not automatically applied at…
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Wegmans teams with DoorDash for super fast delivery
October 18, 2024
Wegmans Food Markets has partnered with DoorDash to offer customers delivery in under an hour's time.
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Walmart expanding vet, grooming center locations
October 17, 2024
Walmart will open five more veterinary and grooming centers in the next month in its quest to become a dominant destination for pet owners.
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Poor store experiences will drive UK lost retail sales
October 16, 2024
Poor in-store customer experiences are putting U.K. retailers at risk, to the tune of possibly $53 billion, according to a Forsta study.
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Instacart beefs up Caper Cart capabilities
October 15, 2024
Instacart has added gamification, personalized offers and advertising to its Caper Cart to give shoppers a more seamless shopping experience.
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Ramada by Wyndham seeking cultural brand ambassador for worldwide adventure
October 9, 2024
Ramada by Wyndham is looking to hire a brand ambassador to embark on a worldwide adventure and serve as its "Chief Eats Officer."
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JetBlue debuting first airport lounges
September 24, 2024
JetBlue's first ever airport lounge is set to open at New York's JFK airport by the end of 2025 and shortly after at Boston Logan International Airport.
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Target hiring 100K workers for holiday sales season
September 18, 2024
Target is planning to hire approximately 100,000 seasonal workers for roles in its stores and supply chain facilities.
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Associated Food Stores taps Birdzi to drive personalized engagement, attain advanced customer insight
September 13, 2024
Associated Food Stores, a grocery wholesaler and cooperative, is deploying Birdzi's customer intelligence and engagement platform to provide personalized…
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Walmart deploys invisible barcodes to stem shoplifting
September 12, 2024
Walmart has implemented technology to combat shoplifting at its self-checkout stations. The retailer has introduced invisible barcodes on Great Value branded…
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City Furniture partners with 3D Cloud to deliver a differentiated customer experience
September 5, 2024
City Furniture is teaming up with 3D Cloud to provide customers with an engaging shopping experience and one that combines the online shopping with in-store…
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Most retail workers happy in roles despite short staffing issues
August 27, 2024
A majority, 87%, of retail employees enjoy their job and working in their current role and 46% report their employer is dealing with a labor shortage and 41…
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Walmart partners with Burger King on customer deal
August 26, 2024
Walmart has teamed up with Burger King on an dining benefit for Walmart+ members.
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Mattress Firm teams with DoorDash for on-demand, 2-hour delivery
August 21, 2024
Mattress Firm is partnering with DoorDash to offer customers on-demand, two-hour delivery of mattresses and accessories from its 2,300-plus U.S. locations.
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Amazon drones not making friends in Texas suburb
August 21, 2024
Amazon is testing delivery drones in College Station, Texas and the aerial delivery isn't making lots of friends.
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Forever New taps OneView Commerce for digital-to-store engagement
August 20, 2024
Forever New, an Australian fashion retail brand, is deploying OneView Unified Commerce platform for real-time inventory, a suite of omnichannel order…
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