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Royal Farms Adds Self-Checkout at More Than 250 Stores

Convenience store retailer Royal Farms will implement NCR Corporation’s self-checkout solutions in all of its more than 250 locations. The technology is…

With Omni-Shopping Set to Reign this Holiday, Amazon Enables Local Pickup and Delivery

Amazon has launched new local selling capabilities that will allow its third-party sellers to offer same-day store pickup and fast delivery for…

Study: More Than Half of Shoppers Across All Generations Prefer Email Communications

Customer communication is undoubtedly important. When consumers receive communications from a company, 96% feel loyal to the brand and 84% engage with…

How 5G Will Power a New Retail Experience

The rollout of 5G has the potential to transform the retail industry by ushering in a new era of connectivity and experience….

Spanx Acquired by Blackstone, Now Valued at $1.2B

Shapewear brand Spanx has taken its first outside funding 21 years after its founding, with global investment firm Blackstone set to take…

Amazon Wants to Help U.S. SMBs Sell Abroad — on Amazon, of Course

This year Amazon overtook Walmart to become the biggest retailer in the U.S. — but the fact is, Amazon is a big…

Peet’s Coffee Changes Loyalty Program To Be Based on Spend Rather Than Visits

Peet’s Coffee has updated its loyalty program to reward members with points based on their spend rather than on their visits. The…

Reports: PayPal in Talks to Acquire Pinterest for $45 Billion

[Editors’ Note: Since the posting of this story, PayPal has denied the many rumors about a purchase of PayPal, saying in a…

Online Convenience Delivery Service Gopuff Launches in NYC

Gopuff, which made its name delivering products to fill immediate, everyday needs in as little as 30 minutes, launched operations in four…

Google Doesn’t Care if it Sells Products, but it Cares a Lot About Attracting Shoppers. Here’s Why.

In the world of ecommerce, Google is a bit of an anomaly: while a relatively minor player in the marketplace landscape compared…

Vibes Integrates with Salesforce Marketing Cloud to Build Stronger SMS Campaigns

Mobile engagement platform Vibes has been integrated with Salesforce Marketing Cloud’s (SFMC) Journey Builder to provide retailers native access to its SMS…

Will Inventory Challenges be the ‘Grinch’ That Steals This Holiday?

Since the early days of the COVID-19 crisis, consumers have experienced product shortages at their local retailers. Panic buying of household items…

Holiday 2021: Shoppers Plan to Spend More Overall but are Still Seeking Value

Everything You Need to Know About Adding a Premium Tier to Your Existing Loyalty Program

The Next Stage of Retail’s Digital Transformation: Omnichannel Experiences and More Agile Supply Chains

70% of Americans Use Chatbots Often When Shopping Online

Five Signs it’s Time to Start Using Fraud Software

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