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Kwik Trip is bringing bitcoin ATMs from Coinsource to all of its Midwest locations.

Kwik Trip Debuts Bitcoin ATMs at 800 Midwest Locations

Convenience and gas chain Kwik Trip is bringing Coinsource bitcoin ATMs to its more than 800 locations in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois and Iowa. Coinsource kiosks allow consumers to buy and…

News May 17
David Bridal Acquires Digital Custom Wedding Dress Design Startup

David’s Bridal Acquires Digital Custom Wedding Dress Design Startup

Bridal and special occasion retailer David’s Bridal has acquired Anomalie, a digital startup that helps brides-to-be plan every detail of their wedding dresses through its Build Your Dress service. While…

News May 17

Starbucks Joins Other Retailers in Paying for Abortion and Gender-Affirming Surgery Travel

Starbucks will offer reimbursement for eligible travel expenses for workers enrolled in its healthcare insurance program who seek access to gender-affirming procedures not available within 100 miles of their home.…

News May 17

How Brands Can Map Out Contextual vs. Additive Advertising in the Metaverse

One common misunderstanding of the metaverse is that it’s a singular destination, which couldn’t be further from the truth. In fact, it’s pretty much everything and the kitchen sink —…

Executive Viewpoints May 17
Albertson's Jasmin Krdzelic shares details of the grocer's plans for third-party marketplace that will launch soon.

RICE 2022: Albertsons Provides Sneak Peek at Plans for Upcoming Marketplace

Third-party marketplaces have emerged as one of the biggest growth opportunities for retailers this year, with companies from Macy’s and Bed Bath & Beyond to Giant Food and Michaels launching…

Features May 16

RICE 2022: Why Target Brought a Touch of ‘Tar-zhay’ to Grocery Sales

Target was a model of agility during the pandemic, quickly expanding BOPIS and curbside pickup operations, and leveraging its store network for online fulfillment. The retailer was rewarded with double-digit…

Features May 16

Retail Innovation Conference & Expo Recap: The Trends Driving Connected Commerce

Featuring: Put Erica Vallecorsa, Content Specialist, Retail Innovation Conference & Expo We’re back from Chicago after a whirlwind few days at the Retail Innovation Conference & Expo!   Our heads are…

Podcasts May 16

RICE 2022: How Brands Can Turn Their Unique Expertise into Memorable Value Propositions

As its name implies, Direct to Consumer (DTC) retail seeks to appeal directly to consumers with a brand they will recognize and seek out. But as this part of the…

Features May 16
Competitors Loop and Happy Returns Partner to Streamline In-Person Returns

Competitors Loop and Happy Returns Partner to Streamline In-Person Returns

Loop Returns, the return platform for Shopify brands such as Allbirds, FIGS, Princess Polly and Chubbies, has joined with its competitor Happy Returns by PayPal to offer box-free, label-free drop-off…

News May 16
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