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EE is introducing a new cloud-based PoS solution from Aptos in its retail stores. The aim is to enhance customer engagement capabilities and reduce the IT infrastructure footprint in each store.

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Giant Eagle, Jerry’s Foods and Knowlan’s Fresh Foods have renewed, upgraded and expanded their relationships with SmartSense by Digi to help amplify their commitment to ongoing food safety practices and quality assurance.

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The company has been quietly leveraging a generative AI-powered Beauty Content Lab, CREAITECH, over the last eight months.

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RaceTrac deployed a new, cutting-edge automated temperature monitoring solution from Disruptive Technologies across its convenience store network.

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Asda has extended its technology partnership with Retail Insight, a provider of store operations execution software, with a view to improving on-shelf availability and the in-store experience.

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Ben & Jerry’s investments in digital asset management are paying off after a recent packaging rebrand.

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LCBO is improving the omnichannel customer experience and preparing for growth with AI-based personalization.

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VivaTech week saw a raft of announcements for beauty retail innovation around artificial intelligence, social commerce, personalization and the industry’s intersection with wellness.

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Macy’s is deploying augmented reality to enhance the shopping experience of a Disney in-store shop at its Herald Square flagship in New York City.

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With an immediate need to update and standardize its point-of-sale systems across 30 restaurants plus event venues and other partners, and enable corporate to self-manage and maintain all systems, Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality (O&B) has transitioned to Silverware POS.

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Schnuck Markets Inc. is in a new partnership to deliver coordinated omnichannel promotions and use the data to enhance customer experience. The regional Midwest grocer has joined the Ibotta Performance Network.

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T&T Supermarket is partnering with DoorDash for on-demand grocery delivery. The partnership spans 33 of the Loblaw-owned Asian grocer’s locations.

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AWS is expanding an existing partnership with SAP to make it easier for companies to adopt the cloud-based RISE with SAP ERP solution on the AWS platform and to embed generative AI into their business-critical applications.

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Big retailers are suddenly cutting prices. Amazon, Walmart, Target, and others are all duking it out with discount deals — and with each markdown, they hope their bargain will be the one to win over inflation-weary consumers.

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This blog post will delve into the steps MKM took to overhaul its digital strategy, the resulting successes, and the future plans for this pioneering company.

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Century 21 NYC is modernizing its enterprise and merchandising technology stack as it returns from bankruptcy. It is now implementing Jesta I.S. cloud-based merchandising ERP and analytics solutions.

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StrongPoint reports that Belgian retailer Collect&Go, Colruyt Group’s online shopping service, is trialling its grocery lockers for e-commerce orders.

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MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes has seen sizzling hot reviews and positive guest satisfaction since implementing Ovation as its guest feedback program.

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Nouria Energy Corp. entered into a new retail partnership with fintech company Bitcoin Depot Inc. to deploy Bitcoin ATM kiosks (BTMs) at 57 of its locations throughout Massachusetts, Maine and New Hampshire.

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Pharmaceutical group Servier has selected Kinaxis, a developer of AI-powered supply chain management software, to improve transparency and visibility across its supply chain and accelerate time to market for its portfolio of drugs.

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Simply Lunch is using Podfather’s fleet planning, route optimisation and electronic proof of delivery software to eliminate paperwork through digitisation, minimise mileage and boost customer service.

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Subway has joined many of its competitors in rolling out self-serve kiosks in-store. The kiosks are coming to key European markets including the UK, Finland and Germany.

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Retail businesses operate in increasingly competitive environments. In these dynamic markets, the ability to accurately predict how retail strategies around pricing, advertising, procurement, and other operational factors affect demand can help enterprises meet and maximise their financial and marketing goals.

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Ahold Delhaize has launched its "Growing Together" strategy, focusing on innovation, customer experience and sustainability to enhance market growth and efficiency, targeting significant increases in omnichannel sales and digital engagement by 2028.

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Brave Bison has been selected by Yours Clothing, a British plus-size fashion retailer, to handle its performance marketing following a three-month pitch.

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Biometric payment options are becoming more common in the U.S., such as Apple Face ID enabling app purchases, and Amazon’s introduction of pay-by-palm technology in stores, and financial firms from JPMorgan to Mastercard embracing the technology.

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Levi Strauss & Co. are constantly looking at opportunities to operate with increased speed and streamline processes so we can get our products in the hands of consumers faster.

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LVMH Group and ecommerce and technology powerhouse Alibaba Group have expanded their strategic partnership to enhance the leading luxury goods group’s omnichannel presence in China.

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RELEX chosen by Sweden’s largest pharmacy chain to optimize promotion planning processes and enhance customer satisfaction.

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A slew of quarterly earnings reports and other company announcements have highlighted the extent to which customers are on the hunt for bargains.

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The brand will leverage Cart.com’s third-party logistics (3PL) solutions to streamline its order fulfillment, optimize its supply chain and improve customer service.

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Jason Reader, COO of Remington Hospitality, shares insights on leveraging AI without compromising the core elements of human touch in the hospitality industry.

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The Retailer Owned Food Distributors and Associates (ROFDA) has formed a new partnership with Givex Corp. to implement its Enterprise Coupon Portal.

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Instacart and The Home Depot have announced a Stateside partnership to offer same-day delivery in as fast as an hour from nearly 2,000 store locations.

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Artificial Intelligence is helping solar-plus-storage projects provide power even when the sun isn’t shining.

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-Deacom, Inc. has been selected as the ERP of choice for Kahiki Foods. The implementation of DEACOM ERP will help the food manufacturer seamlessly scale its branded retail and private label businesses to drive revenue growth.

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Ralph Lauren is investing in a global ERP system to support its heavier focus on selling direct-to-consumer.

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BigCommerce today announced that L’azurde Company for Jewelry has launched on the BigCommerce platform.

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Lowe’s CEO Marvin Ellison described the home improvement retailer’s partnerships with Big Tech companies like Apple and Nvidia.

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A specialty online retailer of decorative area rugs is utilizing artificial intelligence to better tailor search and discovery on its e-commerce site.

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United Natural Foods Inc. is rolling out a first-of-its-kind retail media network for independent and regional grocery retailers across the United States. The UNFI Media Network is powered by Swiftly.

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