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Geekwire: Seattle Amazon Go Store Closes, but 4 Remain Open

Amazon has reportedly closed an Amazon Go convenience store at the base of the Madison Centre office tower at the corner of 5th Avenue and Marion Street in Seattle, according…

News June 23
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Reports: Forman Mills Avoids Bankruptcy with Sale to Shoppers World

Discount retailer Forman Mills, which had been warning of a potential bankruptcy, has been purchased by Shoppers World, according to reporting in The Philadelphia Inquirer. A request for comment from…

News June 23

To Cloud Out or to Edge In? That is the Question.

The growth of edge computing in retail is undeniable, as more devices are connected in stores and more applications depend on the data they create. The role of clouds and…

Executive Viewpoints June 23

How Quick Wins in Digital Marketing can Help Retailers Stand Out

Retailers are always looking for ways to improve their digital presence and drive more traffic to their site. So what can be done to support this? Enter the “cat nap…

Executive Viewpoints June 23

How Home Chef Harnessed AI for an 83% Click Rate Uplift — While Retaining the Human Touch

Alarmists concerned that generative AI will take over the world (or more importantly, their jobs) can take heart from the experience of Home Chef. The DTC meal kit company, which…

Features June 23

Casetify

Tech accessory brand Casetify will upgrade its brick-and-mortar store fleet with the opening of the Casetify Flagship in Osaka, Japan, a new retail concept distinct from the current 27 Casetify…

News June 22
Amazon is under investigation by the U.S. Senate and the subject of another FTC complaint.

Amazon Comes Under Fire from FTC, U.S. Senate for Deceptive Membership Practices, Warehouse Safety

[Editor’s Note: This story was updated on June 22, 2023 at 3:00 pm to include Amazon’s response to Senator Sanders’ investigation.] The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed suit against…

News June 22
Starbucks Hacienda Alsacia Learning Center

Starbucks to Open Sustainability and Innovation Lab in Costa Rica

Starbucks will develop a new sustainability learning and innovation lab at Hacienda Alsacia, the company’s global agronomy headquarters for R&D in Costa Rica. Beginning this fall, the lab will offer…

News June 22

Home Depot to Make 85% of Outdoor Power Equipment Gas-Free by 2028

The Home Depot is aiming for 85% of outdoor power equipment sales to be generated by items that run on rechargeable battery technology instead of gas by the end of…

News June 22
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