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UK retailer Co-op is working with Walmart Commerce Technologies to bolster its “quick commerce” operations.

Co-op Taps Walmart Commerce Technologies to Support Online Grocery Growth

UK retailer Co-op is working with Walmart Commerce Technologies to bolster its “quick commerce” operations. The co-operative store network, which operates approximately 2,400 food stores and provides products to more…

News July 9
Lowe's retail media network has added in-store audio from Vibenomics.

Lowe’s Expands Retail Media Offerings to Include In-Store Audio

Lowe’s Media Network is expanding its offerings to include in-store programmatic audio ads in partnership with Vibenomics, a Mood Media company. Since its 2021 launch, Lowe’s media network has grown…

News July 9

UPDATE: Walmart Canada Joins U.S. Stores by Adding Sensory-Friendly Hours

[Update as of July 9, 2024] Walmart Canada will add sensory-friendly hours in all 400+ stores, reducing noise and moving images to improve the shopping experience for neurodivergent people and…

News July 9

5 Strategies for Addressing the Retail Talent Crunch Ahead of the Holidays

Like many industries, retail is currently experiencing a talent shortage. How severe is that shortage? While vacancies for the U.S. job market overall are down 5.6% in the last 12…

Executive Viewpoints July 9

Target Rips Up Paper Checks as Payment Method

Citing “extremely low volumes” of customers using personal checks, Target will stop accepting checks for in-store payments on July 15, 2024, as reported in the Minneapolis Star-Tribune and confirmed by…

News July 8

Amazon’s Latest FBA Fee is a Blow for Brands. Here’s What They Can Do.

Forecasts are always wrong — that is a foundational truth of projecting demand. It’s a game of how close you can get to reality — and how fast you can…

Executive Viewpoints July 8
As the value of gen AI is becoming clearer, so do possible risks, including copyright infringement and drift.

As Gen AI Gains Traction, Potential Risks Become Impossible to Ignore

Businesses across industries have embraced generative AI across their organizations to power efficiency and performance. In fact, 79% of business leaders said they expect generative AI to transform their organizations…

Features July 8

Steve Dennis Wants You to Crush Your Ego

Featuring: Steve Dennis, Author, Advisor and Speaker Taking a big leap that drives you — and your business — outside of your comfort zone can be scary. But Steve Dennis…

Podcasts July 8
WSS is deploying a mobile POS solution from Aptos.

WSS ‘Untethers’ Associates with New Mobile POS System

Athletic retailer WSS, which is owned by Foot Locker, will deploy the Aptos One mobile POS solution across its more than 100 U.S. stores. The retailer hopes to enhance the…

News July 5
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