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Starbucks Extends Reusable Cup Program Across U.S. and Canada

Starbucks will now fill customers’ own clean cups with their favorite drink, whether they’re ordering in-store, via mobile or at a drive-thru. The retailer has been testing the reusable model…

News January 4
CVS has revamped its ExtraCare loyalty program.

CVS Revamps Loyalty Program into Simplified Two-Tier Offering

CVS Pharmacy has evolved its loyalty program into two simplified membership tiers: the free loyalty tier will remain branded as ExtraCare, while the paid membership — previously called CarePass —…

News January 4
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TikTok Taps Peloton for New Fitness Content Hub

TikTok and Peloton are teaming up to launch a new fitness hub on the social media platform — #TikTokFitness — marking the first time that Peloton will produce bespoke social…

News January 4

Fueled by Discounts and BNPL, Online Holiday Sales Grow 4.9%

Online holiday sales increased 4.9% YoY, reaching $222.1 billion for the period from Nov. 1 to Dec. 31, 2023, according to Adobe Analytics. November’s sales total of $123.5 billion topped…

News January 4

Secrets to Successful Alcohol Delivery: How to Minimize Risk and Protect Your Business

In recent years, alcohol ecommerce surged throughout the U.S. as 27 states made legislative reforms to permanently allow or substantially extend some type of alcohol delivery during the COVID-19 pandemic.…

Executive Viewpoints January 4
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Can the Last Mile Become a Fast Mile? Drone Delivery Could Make it Happen

Despite now being a regular occurrence around the world, for many, drone delivery still carries an aura of sci-fi mysticism. A recent study by Northwestern University found that drones and…

Features January 4
The Body Shop's assortment has been certified as 100% vegan by The Vegan Society.

The Body Shop Assortment Certified as 100% Vegan

All of the products sold by The Body Shop have officially been certified as having 100% vegan formulations by The Vegan Society. This marks a major milestone for the socially…

News January 3
Asda has appointed its first-ever Chief Digital Officer.

Asda Hires First Digital Chief, Expands Efforts to Encourage Girls to Consider Careers in Tech

UK supermarket chain Asda is fortifying its digital foundation both for the present and the future. The company has appointed Morrisons executive Matt Kelleher as its first Chief Digital Officer…

News January 3

Pitney Bowes, PackageHub Launch Returns Drop-Off Network

Pitney Bowes and PackageHub have debuted a no-box, no-label returns drop-off network at nearly 1,000 locations nationwide, with the promise of hundreds more launching soon. These new returns locations augment…

News January 3
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