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Should Your Retail Store Stock Alcohol? 3 Pros, 2 Cons, And 3 Key Considerations

You already own a profitable retail store, so is there a point in adding liquor to your shelves? The answer to that question depends on the size of your storefront, funding, and several other factors. To help you make a decision, weigh the following pros, cons, and key considerations. What You Should Consider Before Stocking […]
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Inside Natori’s Transformation from High-End Wholesaler to Omnichannel Brand

A 45-year-old family-owned luxury business might not be the kind of company one expects to be at the cutting edge of digital commerce, but thanks to President Ken Natori, the company’s second-generation leader, Natori is just that. The designer fashion brand launched its own ecommerce operation in 2008, at a time when many other high-end […]
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Sainsbury’s clashes with M&S over online sales tax plans

Sainsbury’s has hit back at M&S for suggesting that the online sales tax could damage the high street. The grocer’s finance director reiterated calls for an increased in taxes on… The post Sainsbury’s clashes with M&S over online sales tax plans appeared first on Latest Retail Technology News From Across The Globe – Charged.
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Ulta Launches Retail Media Network, Sephora Likely Not Far Behind

Ulta Beauty is the latest retailer to launch a retail media network, aiming to tap into the growing pool of ad dollars flowing into closed-loop systems as marketers look beyond search engines and social media in preparation for a cookie-less future. Ulta’s new offering, which the retailer first announced in late 2021, is called UB […]
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Can Restaurant Become Grocerants

  Looking for success clues restaurants continue to evolve in foodservice most completive space the Grocerant Niche. That space is wide open it is not dominated by Restaurants, Convenience Stores, Grocery Stores, Drug Stores, or Dollar stores according to Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® Grocerant Guru® Steven Johnson; who stated “retail foodservice is now about […]
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Consumer 360 Live! with Walmart’s Whitney Cooper

The CPG Guys, Sri & PVSB, are joined in this episode by Whitney Cooper, Senior Director of Omnichannel Transformation & Commercialization Follow Whitney Cooper on LinkedIn at: Follow Walmart on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/walmart/ Follow Walmart Connect on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/walmart-connect/Follow Walmart online at: http://walmart.comFollow Walmart Connect online at: http://walmartconnect.com This episode is sponsored by NielsenIQ […]
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Hy-Vee offers pediatric COVID-19 boosters

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Hy-Vee, Inc. announced Friday that free Pediatric Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine booster doses are now available by appointment only at select Hy-Vee Pharmacy locations for 5- to 11-year-olds at least 5 months after their second dose. Moderately to severely immunocompromised pediatric patients may also receive a booster dose at least 3 months after their […]
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FedEx expands self driving HGV pilot

FedEx Corp has expanded its pilot programme using self-driving HGVs to move goods between hubs in Texas. The Aurora self-driving technology is set up on Peterbilt 579 HGVs. As of… The post FedEx expands self driving HGV pilot appeared first on Latest Retail Technology News From Across The Globe – Charged.
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Jiffy switches to software: a strategic pivot or a desperate move?

It is no secret that the ultra-fast grocery delivery space is fiercely competitive and oversaturated, with several major players vying for investment and market share. In a surprising move, Jiffy… The post Jiffy switches to software: a strategic pivot or a desperate move? appeared first on Latest Retail Technology News From Across The Globe – […]
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Family Dollar To Permanently Close Rat-Infested Warehouse

Family Dollar announced this week that it is closing down the West Memphis, Arkansas, warehouse that was discovered earlier this year to have a massive rodent infestation, which prompted a recall of items that were held there and might have been contaminated.  However, the company maintained that the closure was not related to the Food […]
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REI Appoints First Chief Supply Chain Officer to Support Growth Initiatives

REI Co-op has named Sylvia Wilks to the newly created role of SVP, Chief Supply Chain Officer, effective May 23, 2022. Wilks will be responsible for the strategic leadership of REI’s global supply chain, working with other leaders across the organization to develop its network and support the company’s growth. Wilks has more than 25 […]
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Danone increases formula shipments to the U.S.

Danone has increased shipments of infant formula to the U.S. from the UK and the Netherlands. The company is the second largest infant formula maker in the world but has a relatively small share in the U.S. “We understand how important it is for families to access these specialized formulas which is why our absolute […]
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Introducing Raydiant’s On-Brand Digital Menu API

 For many businesses and fast-casual restaurants, digital menus are nothing new. They’re easy to use, with clean, concise, neatly arranged screens that display menus in accurate, vibrant ways. Plus, doing it all in real-time without the need for chalkboards, expensive cardboard printouts, or inefficient static signs is far more sustainable and cheaper in the long […]
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Rite Aid offers COVID boosters for kids 5-11

PHILADELPHIA — Rite Aid will begin administering a booster dose of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine at select locations for eligible children ages 5 to 11, following approval by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration, the company said Friday. Bartell Drugs, owned by Rite Aid Corp., will also begin administering boosters […]
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Demand for inclusivity in beauty gets louder: 25% of Gen Z feel left out of beauty advertisements

While the beauty industry has made strides to become more inclusive, there is still room for improvement. According to the latest research from Mintel, almost one in five (17%) US consumers feel left out of beauty advertisements, rising to a quarter (25%) of Gen Z consumers*. Cookie-cutter beauty standards are losing favor, as nearly half […]
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The Rise of Resale Programs: 5 Brands Leading the Charge in Sustainability

The earth is changing, and so is the way consumers shop. With 77% of Americans concerned about the environmental impact of products they buy, retailers are revamping their business models to improve both the planet and their balance sheets. For years, the fashion industry has faced backlash for its climate-harming practices. Consider these facts: one new garment takes 77 […]
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How Jack Dorsey’s Cash App plans to become a super app

Jack Dorsey’s Cash App plans to be come a super app in order to rival PayPal as it aggressively integrates its buy now, pay later (BNPL) subsidiary Afterpay. Block, formerly… The post How Jack Dorsey’s Cash App plans to become a super app appeared first on Latest Retail Technology News From Across The Globe – […]
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Delivery the biggest deal-breaker for two-thirds of online marketplace shoppers

Delivery is fast becoming one of the biggest deal-breakers for the ecommerce sector in the UK, with around two-thirds of UK consumers (65%) saying they wouldn’t order from a marketplace… The post Delivery the biggest deal-breaker for two-thirds of online marketplace shoppers appeared first on Latest Retail Technology News From Across The Globe – Charged.
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How Inflation Has Deflated Some Of Amazon’s Short-Term Ambitions

Business Insider has a story this morning about the degree to which inflation is affecting Amazon’s retail business. “The uncertainty over rising costs and consumer prices shows that even Amazon, a $1.1 trillion company obsessed with meticulous attention to detail, can be roiled by the rising inflation around the world — adding an unwelcome jolt […]
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FMI To Host Free “Active Assailant” Webinar

FMI-The Food Industry Association said yesterday that it will host an online webinar designed to find a new approach to dealing with active assailants in retail stores. “As the recent events in Buffalo showed once again, tragic acts of violence continue to threaten the lives of our employees, consumers, and communities,” FMI said.  “It’s a […]
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Study:  Membership Programs Grow, & Target Excels

Data tracking company Numerator is out with a new analysis of the “omnichannel landscape of retail subscription models,” concluding that “while Amazon Prime retains the highest satisfaction rate and Walmart+ has shown the fastest adoption, Target’s Shipt Everyday is breaking out with same-day delivery and capturing more trips, spending, and share from subscribers than Amazon […]
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Rustlers adds another burger to its range

Rustlers is expanding its cook-in-box range with a Peri Peri Chicken Tenders Burger. The new burger is intended to provide customers with more choice and has a recommended retail price of £2.75. Elaine Rothballer, head of marketing for consumer brands at Rustlers owner Kepak, said: “From cold sandwiches and salads to wraps and pasta, chicken […]
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Flink, the German instant grocery upstart, snaps up France’s Cajoo for ~$93M, takes fresh Carrefour funding, sources say at $5B valuation

Instant grocery startups sprang up and grew like weeds during COVID-19, fueled by consumers opting to practice social distancing and ready to order their food and sundries at the tap of an app, and VCs seeing an gap in the delivery market that had yet to be definitively filled. Now, perhaps inevitably, comes the consolidation.
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Success Does Leave Clues for Food Retailers

Giving credit where credit is due.  The grocerant niche filled with Ready-2-Eat and Heat-N-Eat fresh prepared food continues to drive top-line sales and bottom-line profits in every channel of retail foodservice.  According to Steven Johnson, Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® the recent insights by the NPD group show just have important the […]
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