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How Security Cameras Can Be Adapted to Create Checkout-Free Store Experiences

Visit a major retail store recently? Chances are you noticed some changes at the checkout line. There were probably more self-checkout choices and fewer cashiers.  Retail technology is continually evolving in…

Executive Viewpoints September 8

DICK’S Sporting Goods Enters the Outdoors Space With Emphasis on Conservation

DICK’S Sporting Goods will open a new concept store, Public Lands, in Pittsburgh on September 24. The 50,000-square-foot store will carry an assortment of outdoor and lifestyle apparel, footwear and…

News September 7
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JD.com Founder Steps Down from Day-to-Day Operations, Appoints Retail Chief as President

Richard Liu, founder, Chairman and CEO of Chinese ecommerce giant JD.com, is stepping down as President of the company to focus on long-term strategies and rural development. Lei Xu, previously CEO of JD Retail, will take over as President of…

News September 7

Make Sure You’re Tapping Minority-Owned Brands’ Best Marketing Experts — Their Creators

Retailers increasingly recognize the importance of sourcing products from diverse business owners — that’s the good news. The not-so-good news is that decisions retailers make about merchandising, particularly which section…

Features September 7

Your Grocery Store is Going Robotic, but Not Where You Think

In previous years, much of the activity around grocery stores and robotics involved front-of-store processes, where autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) moved up and down aisles to scan inventory levels, clean…

Executive Viewpoints September 7

How Hiring Gig Workers Improves Employee and Customer Experience

Although much of the normal face-to-face interaction in retail locations was on a hiatus this past year, Americans are coming back to brick-and-mortar stores in droves, and they expect what…

Executive Viewpoints September 6

A Post-Pandemic World Requires Digital Innovation

While technology’s role in retail has been apparent for some time, the current post-pandemic ecommerce environment demands that retail incorporates innovative solutions for both owner and customer. This innovation imperative,…

Executive Viewpoints September 6
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Reports: Walmart Raises Minimum Wage to $12, Taps Instacart for NYC Delivery

In the midst of a tight retail labor market, Walmart is increasing its minimum wage $1 to $12 an hour, and will give raises to more than 565,000 of its 1.6 million workers in the U.S., multiple sources report. Additionally, the grocery behemoth is taking another stab…

News September 3
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How GlassesUSA.com Uses AR, Computer Vision and Dynamic Recommendations to Enhance Online Eyewear Shopping

Many retailers are now looking for ways to offer customized products, but in the world of prescription eyewear customization has always been the name of the game. That’s a key reason…

Features September 3
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