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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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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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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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A revival of Blockbuster Video? Online website indicates yes
March 27, 2023
The last Blockbuster Video store closed four years ago but online rumours are swirling the once popular entertainment brand may be back in play.
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Costco kiosk offers free product samples
March 24, 2023
Costco Wholesale has introduced a self-serve kiosk offering free product samples. A photo of the kiosk posted on reddit from a Costco store at an undisclosed…
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Amazon adds 9K to layoff list
March 20, 2023
Amazon, in the space of four months, is laying off 27,000 workers in total, given an additional 9,000 announced today.
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Couche-Tard acquiring Big Red Stores
March 15, 2023
Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc., a convenience and fuel retailer, is acquiring 45 fuel and retail sites from Big Red Stores, founded in 1997 by Doug and David…
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Target targeting differentiated guest shopping experience
March 15, 2023
This year Target is making investments to boost growth and provide customers with a differentiated guest experience. It aims to deliver "affordable joy" and a…
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US B2C e-commerce poised for robust growth
March 15, 2023
The U.S. B2C e-commerce market will grow by $233.66 billion by 2027 with an annual growth rate of 8.12%.
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Pet Supplies Plus expands with Loyal Companion Pet stores strategy
March 14, 2023
Pet Supplies Plus has acquired 20 Loyal Companion Pet Stores from its parent company in its quest to boost its presence in the northeastern U.S.
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Home Depot debuts virtual kids workshops on Roblox
March 13, 2023
The Home Depot has launched a Virtual Kids Workshop experience on Roblox's Redcliff City.
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Walmart, Amazon, Costco lead largest retailer list
March 2, 2023
Walmart, Amazon and Costo are the top three largest retailers, respectively, according to a Deloitte Global's "Global Powers of Retailing 2023 Report," that…
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Pet Supplies Plus taps SOCi for marketing quest
March 1, 2023
Pet Supplies Plus is deploying SOCi Inc.'s marketing platform to drive localized social media marketing.
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Retailers embracing AI, CGI for online experiences
March 1, 2023
More than three in five, 63%, of brands and retailers are using lifestyle photos and images for e-commerce, and 58% use interactive images, in the quest to…
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Dick’s Sporting Goods buying retailer from Walmart
February 23, 2023
Dick's Sporting Goods is acquiring the retailer Moosejaw in a move to boost its digital channels and forge new vendor relationships. It also aims to advance as…
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Amazon to ‘go big’ on physical grocery business
February 21, 2023
Amazon may be laying off nearly 20,000 employees but it has big plans to grow its physical grocery store strategy.
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More consumers want better customer experience
February 21, 2023
More than half, 69%, of consumers want retailers to improve their customer experience, a hefty jump from 35% in 2019 and just about the same number, 61%, judge…
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Gen Z playing critical role in retail customer experience strategy
February 20, 2023
Future-proofing the retail customer experience starts with Gen Z as the demographic is increasingly influencing the behavior of older consumers whether they…
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DJ Khaled, Snipes team up on concept store
February 16, 2023
DJ Khaled, a celebrity DJ and streetwear retailer, is teaming with sneaker brand Snipes on a "We The Best Snipes" store in Philadelphia.
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