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Build-A-Bear has rolled out a new mobile-first POS and customer engagement solution from Jumpmind in 450 stores.

Build-A-Bear Enhances Shopper Journey by Delivering Relevant Customer Data to Associates’ iPads

Build-A-Bear Workshop has deployed a new cloud-native, mobile-first POS and customer engagement solution in 450 stores across the…

News January 16
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Using Zebra technology, Office Depot has been able to improve store efficiency and performance by supporting both managers and employees.

Office Depot Improves In-Store Task Completion Rate by 42% with Cloud Technology

Office Depot’s task completion rate has reached 90% across its network of 1,500 stores and 13,000 associates since…

News January 15
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Amazon Adds ‘Badge Pay’ to Just Walk Out Deployment in Georgia Hospital

Amazon’s cashierless Just Walk Out technology has been deployed in more than 120 third-party locations, including airports, stadiums,…

News January 12
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7-Eleven Buys 200+ Stripes C-Stores and Laredo Taco Restaurants

7-Eleven will acquire 204 Stripes convenience stores and Laredo Taco Company restaurants across West Texas, New Mexico and…

News January 12
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Sam’s Club Deploys AI-Powered Computer Vision to Speed Payment Confirmation

Sam’s Club is piloting technology designed to address one of the retailer’s biggest customer pain points: waiting in…

News January 12
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Aldi Eliminates Plastic Bags, Pledges to Switch to Natural Refrigerants by 2035

Aldi has completely eliminated plastic shopping bags from its 2,300+ U.S. stores, a move that the company estimates…

News January 11
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REI Plans to Open 10 Stores This Year Plus Two More in 2025

REI Co-op will open 10 stores this year and already has plans in the works for two more…

News January 11
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NRF 2024 Preview: Hear From Top Execs at Levi’s, Ulta Beauty, FedEx — and Magic Johnson

Tens of thousands of retail professionals from all over the world will fill New York City’s Javits Center…

Features January 11
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Unveiling the Future: Retail Product Trends in 2024

As we step into 2024, the retail industry is poised for a transformative year at brick-and-mortar locations, marked…

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