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Circle K to Deploy 700+ Bitcoin ATMs at Locations Across the U.S.

Circle K is rolling out a network of bitcoin ATMs at 700 of its locations across the U.S. and Canada in an exclusive partnership with Bitcoin Depot. Bitcoin ATMs have…

News July 22

Snap Acquires Vertebrae to Enhance AR Capabilities

Snap has acquired 3D and AR commerce company Vertebrae in order to expand its services for retail clients. The deal will give the visual social network a leg up from…

News July 22
Double 11 Singles Day

How U.S. Brands Can Get a Piece of the $115B+ Singles’ Day Opportunity

First off, it seems the term “Singles’ Day” is a bit passé. The more contemporary appellation for the massive Chinese shopping extravaganza is apparently Double 11 or 11.11 (pronounced “Eleven,…

Features July 22

Askneo Turns SMS Messages into Personalized Outreach with Chatbot

Askneo has launched a conversational chatbot for the Neo SMS platform that aims to use texting to turn mass customer outreach into personalized interactions at scale. The solution offers a…

News July 22

Engage3 Helps Independent Grocers Optimize Pricing Storewide

Price optimization solution provider Engage3 has launched its Price Image Management (PIM) suite for independent grocers and convenience stores. The Engage3 PIM platform is designed to help independent retailers track…

News July 22

JCPenney Launches New Inclusive Beauty Brand to Promote BIPOC Businesses

JCPenney is putting its stake in the inclusive beauty movement with the launch of a new in-store and online beauty experience. The core mission of JCPenney Beauty is to create a “hyper-inclusive,” omnichannel experience that “exemplifies…

News July 21

Why Online Marketplaces are Outpacing Ecommerce in a Post-COVID World

Consumer shopping habits have shifted irreversibly towards ecommerce in the past two years. For many, every day has become a holiday as new packages arrive from their favorite online retailers.…

Executive Viewpoints July 21

Latest CAMP Location Showcases the Art of Child’s Play

In today’s tech-driven world, retail leaders are focused on using online media and marketing to drive customer engagement. To stand out and scale in an increasingly competitive environment, marketing and CX leaders believe that having a comprehensive…

Features July 21
Zoom Buys Five9

Zoom Acquires Five9 for $14.7B to Bolster Customer Service Offerings

Zoom Video Communications has agreed to acquire Five9, a provider of cloud-based contact center solutions, in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $14.7 billion. With the acquisition, Zoom said it…

News July 20
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