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Aldi clearly not intimidated by Walmart
July 17, 2019
Grocer, Aldi, has opened a location less than a mile from Walmart headquarters in Bentonville, Arkansas as part of its national expansion to have 2,500 stores…
read nowWalmart tracking theft with computer surveillance tech
July 11, 2019
In a quest to reduce theft and keep a closer eye on checkout activity, Walmart Inc. is using a computer vision/surveillance technology across 1,000-plus stores.
read nowCollective intelligence: How brands and retailers both win with data-sharing
Retailers and brands that engage in co-marketing campaigns with pooled customer data can boost customer satisfaction and success rates by creating more…
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download nowSurvey: Most Gen Z shoppers using Buy Online Pickup In Store
June 26, 2019
Package Conceirge, a provider of automated locker solutions, has released findings about the shopping behaviors of adults aged 18-25 years old. Among the…
read nowA great time to be a consumer, say retail leaders
June 26, 2019
Today's shoppers are not only "nuanced in their expectations," but are in the driver's seat of the retail transacation, according to industry leaders that…
read nowTarget chief apologizes for cash register crash issues
June 19, 2019
Target CEO Brian Cornell apologized to customers Wednesday about the cash register and credit card processing snafus of the past weekend, which shuttered…
read nowWalmart pilots fast lane check-out system
June 19, 2019
Walmart is reportedly piloting a fast lane check-out strategy at a Canadian store.
read nowFashion retailer returning to Long Island, New York
June 14, 2019
Charlotte Russe, a women's clothing store, expects to open 100 stores, with two on Long Island, New York.
read nowKohl’s to shutter outlet stores
June 13, 2019
Kohl’s will close all four of its discount locations as of August 3, according to a Milwaukee Journal Sentinel report.
read nowTarget launches same-day ship without a membership mandate
June 13, 2019
Target shoppers can now get same-day delivery on 65,000 items as long as the order is more than $9.99.
read nowWalgreens, Nordstrom tapping Narvar Concierge for product pickup, return
June 7, 2019
Walgreens Co. and Nordstrom Inc. are tapping the Narvar Concierge technology to enhance customer experience within the package pick-up and return environment.
read nowPhysical retail still very much a wanted channel, reveals survey
May 30, 2019
Consumers still love the physical retail store environment, with 85% of U.S. shoppers dropping into a brick-and-mortar store during a typical week, according…
read nowStein Mart now home to Amazon Hub lockers
May 23, 2019
Stein Mart is installing Amazon Hub lockers in nearly 200 stores, providing consumers an option for Amazon order pick-up and returns.
read nowKohl's slices forecast, shares take a dip
May 23, 2019
Kohl's is revamping its profit outlook after missing expectations in the first quarter of 2019, and shareholders took a hit given a 10% drop in shares.
read nowDress Barn to close 650 locations
May 23, 2019
Dressbarn will shutter 650 U.S. stores in a move to bolster its financials.
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Lowe's, Crate and Barrel talk digital and in-store marketing and finding the perfect balance
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Achieving the right mix of digital and in-store marketing is a major focus for home goods retailers. Leaders from Crate and Barrel and Lowe's share insights on…
read nowBig Lots taps Reflexis tools for workforce management, budgeting
May 6, 2019
Big Lots Inc., which operates stores across 47 states, is using the Reflexis Workforce Scheduler to advance workforce scheduling, forecasting and budgeting at…
read nowTarget debuts 'clean' private brand
May 3, 2019
Target's latest brand, Everspring, is a household cleaning product portfolio that is clean and natural when it comes to ingredients.
read nowBig Lots taps Reflexis tech for workforce management, budgeting
May 2, 2019
Big Lots is using the Reflexis Workforce Schedule at its 1,400 retail stores for associate scheduling forecasting and budgeting.
read nowUnemployment claims dipped in mid-April
May 1, 2019
The number of unemployed U.S. citizens took a bit of a dip in mid-April and hit nearly a 50-year low.
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