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NY luxury retail district taps IQ Connect to boost store visits, sales

February 16, 2021

The Madison Avenue Business Improvement District, in New York's Upper East Side, is deploying Coniq's IQ Connect loyalty app to boost store visits, sales and…

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30% of fashion brands will close this year, claims survey

February 15, 2021

More than a third of fashion brands (37%) will close stores this year, 56% of retailers will shutter physical stores and 66% of shoppers won't be hitting a…

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Valentine's Day will be much more homey this year

February 12, 2021

This year's Valentine's Day celebration is likely going to be a home-based experience for many given the ongoing pandemic.

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Consumers loving digital banking engagement, reveals BoA

February 12, 2021

Consumers are embracing mobile banking with one banking institution experiencing record levels of engagement.

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Mall owner optimistic this year will be a better one for business

February 11, 2021

With the U.S. pandemic hitting it's one-year mark, the biggest U.S. mall operator is expressing optimism that business may be returning toward a normal point.

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Price Chopper merging with Tops Market

February 11, 2021

Price Chopper/Market 23 and Tops Markets, both New York-based grocery chains, are merging, which will double their collective footprint in the Northeast.

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Not everyone is getting a Valentine's Day gift this year

February 11, 2021

While some reports reveal Valentine's Day shoppers are likely to spend more this year than last, one survey claims 40% of American consumers won't spend a dime.

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Jewelry vending machine to benefit NYC restaurants

February 11, 2021

Marla Aaron, a jewelry designer and East Harlem, New York resident, will take her jewelry vending machine to the streets of New York City for the first time as…

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Valentine's Day business isn't just about romance this year

February 10, 2021

Valentine's Day, the busiest day of the year for florists, isn't just about romance this year as many consumers are using the holiday to express love for those…

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At-home apparel demand drives Target activewear sales way up

February 8, 2021

Target's activewear brand, All in Motion, is getting embraced by shoppers and has hit $1 billion in annual sales.

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Inventory posing big challenge for clothing retailers

February 8, 2021

There's a looming clothing inventory excess in the U.S. and European retail marketplaces and it's likely to pose a big challenge as retailers strive to recover…

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Who wouldn't want a night at 7-Eleven playing video games?

February 5, 2021

Those who love to game, especially on the latest PlayStation 5 console, now have a unique gaming experience opportunity thanks to convenience store giant…

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Ulta Beauty doubles up on Black-owned brand support

February 4, 2021

Ulta Beauty aims to double the number of Black-owned cosmetic and beauty brands on its shelves by the end of this year and is putting $25 million into the…

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Retail store closures may hit new record this year

January 29, 2021

There could be as many of 10,000 retail store closures this year, which would set a new record.

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Ampol Australia taps Coates Group for store signage, rebrand strategy

January 28, 2021

Ampol Australia, a fuel and convenience store company, is tapping Coates Group as its signage provider for a rebrand strategy across 1,900 Australian locations.

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Target handing out $200M in bonus money, extending benefits

January 26, 2021

Retailer Target, which had a robust holiday sales season, is handing out $200 million in employee bonuses and expanding COVID-19 benefits.

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COVID-19 vaccine bodes well for a retail recovery

January 25, 2021

Top U.S. retailers view the COVID-19 vaccine as a key part of retail recovery in 2021 and a good number of big retailers are optimistic about the industry this…

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