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Goodwill Debuts Free E-Waste Recycling in 42 Pennsylvania Locations

Goodwill Keystone Area has partnered with Reworld to offer no-cost electronics recycling at its 42 stores and donation center sites located across 22 central and southeastern Pennsylvania counties. Eligible devices — including TVs, computers, mobile devices, gaming systems, toasters and vacuum cleaners — will be repaired and resold; items at the end of their life […]
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What you need to know before accepting Bitcoin payments

Digital currencies have yet to reach full acceptance in the mainstream market, but there’s a noticeable trend of companies starting to welcome Bitcoin as a viable payment option. This brings up an important consideration for your own small business on whether to integrate Bitcoin into your payment methods. This decision should closely align with your […]
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Rite Aid marks Hepatitis Awareness Month

PHILADELPHIA – Rite Aid is participating in Hepatitis Awareness Month in May by providing additional education opportunities for its pharmacists to learn more about viral hepatitis, an inflammation of the liver that affects more than three million people each year in the U.S. Additionally, all Rite Aid pharmacists can help customers learn more about how […]
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The Vitamin Shoppe launches telehealth service

SECAUCUS, N.J. — The Vitamin Shoppe is launching Whole Health Rx by The Vitamin Shoppe, a telehealth service that promises a holistic approach to health solutions — including prescription medications, nutritional supplements for whole-body health, and expert guidance on lifestyle practices to support lifelong wellness. Whole Health Rx by The Vitamin Shoppe also offers comprehensive […]
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Contentsquare CMO Reveals Why Brands’ Best Acquisition Strategy is a Retention Strategy

Ecommerce sales are expected to hit $6.3 trillion in 2024 and continue to grow steadily through 2027, according to eMarketer research. Despite this macro growth, ecommerce site abandonment remains a big issue for all brands, regardless of their size or product category. One of the biggest reasons, according to data from Contentsquare, is that while […]
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Super-Premium Fast Food vs. Legacy Fast Food: A Tale of Two Business Models

  The fast-food landscape is evolving, with new players emerging: specifically super-premium fast-food restaurants. These high-end eateries offer a unique experience compared to the established legacy brands we’ve known for decades. Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® thinks it’s time to delve into the key differences and potential factors influencing their […]
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Sam’s Club Expands Store Rollout of AI-Powered Exit Tech

Walmart-owned Sam’s Club says it’s turning to artificial intelligence to speed up its own exit technology. Instead of requiring store staff to check members’ purchases against their receipts when leaving the store, Sam’s Club customers who pay either at a register or through the Scan & Go mobile app can now walk out of the […]
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The Top 4 Web Privacy Challenges for Retailers

With the widespread use of web trackers like TikTok, the Meta pixel, and web monitoring tools capturing session data, protecting customer data and ensuring compliance has never been more crucial. Additionally, rapidly evolving state and federal privacy laws have made web privacy compliance quite complicated. This article explores the top four web privacy challenges facing […]
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From Knowing to Doing: How Data Helps Retailers Improve Customer Experiences

Customer motivations were long regarded as an unmeasurable mystery for retailers. However, the retail industry’s embrace of physical-digital shopping experiences has changed that, putting “shopper preferences” firmly in the camp of measurable metrics. These insights have helped retailers develop a more nuanced understanding of their shoppers’ needs and preferences in the context of the sales […]
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8 Tips on Stocking and Displaying Your New Product Line in Retail

Launching your product in-store with retailers can be an exciting and nerve-wracking experience. You’ve put in countless hours of hard work, from developing your product to creating an eye-catching packaging design. Now it’s time to show it off to the world. But before you get too caught up in the excitement, it’s important to make […]
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MarTech Interview with A.J. Ghergich, Vice President of Consulting Services at Botify

A.J., it’s a pleasure to have you with us. Before we dive into our discussion on SGE and Custobots, could you share a bit about your journey as the VP of Consulting Services at Botify? I’d be happy to, thanks for having me! I joined Botify about a year ago to lead the rollout of […]
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The Importance of Using Search Data to Drive Ecommerce Success

69% of consumers go straight to the search bar when they visit an ecommerce site, and their search interactions provide merchants with crucial information about their intent, preferences and needs. Alongside tracking search performance data, analyzing how shoppers use search can deliver deep customer insight for merchants. Everything the shopper does within search is very […]
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The Store As Brand Hub with Target SVP Nancy King

Our guest this week is Nancy King, SVP, Product Engineering at Target whose interview from 2022 we are reprising. This episode provides a deep-dive, insider’s perspective on how Target has embraced the blur of modern retail and put their stores at the center of the guest experience. We get a fascinating behind the scenes look […]
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Winning Pitches: 2 Ways RangeMe is Bringing Brands and Buyers Together In-Person

Most of you are familiar with RangeMe as an online product discovery platform that helps emerging brands boost their exposure with retail and foodservice buyers. But what you may not know is that RangeMe also gives brands the opportunity to pitch their products in-person directly to buyers. That’s right – RangeMe subscribers can get private, […]
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Rue21 Files for Third Bankruptcy, Plans to Close all 500+ Stores

Seven years into its most recent comeback, teen fashion retailer Rue21 has filed for its third bankruptcy, citing “the continued growth of online shopping, industry competition, inflation and macroeconomic headwinds.” Over the past two decades the mall-based retailer has struggled to regain the popularity it enjoyed during its heyday in the late ’90s. The company […]
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U.S. Best Managed Companies honorees named

NEW YORK — The U.S. Best Managed Companies program, sponsored by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal, has unveiled its 2024 honorees. These 62 U.S. private company honorees demonstrated excellence in four key categories: strategic planning, operational execution, a commitment to their people and fostering a dynamic culture, as well as strong governance and financials. The U.S. […]
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NACDS hails update of Iowa’s Pharmacy Practice Act

DES MOINES, Iowa – The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) is applauding the enactment of the modernization of Iowa’s Pharmacy Practice Act (House File 555), legislation that will help ensure patient access to vital healthcare services provided by pharmacists and pharmacies across the state. The measure was signed into law by Iowa Governor […]
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What Brands Need To Know About the Future of Shopping DSI

“Consumers are really very demanding. In an environment where one business can do it, they expect all other businesses to do it.” — Hugh Fletcher, Global Marketing Director and Thought Leadership Lead, Wunderman Thompson Commerce & Technology Consumer behavior is constantly changing, which means brands need to deeply understand their customers to win on the […]
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Starring Eagle Eye, Happy Returns, and RTS 2024: RTIH’s most read retail technology articles from last week

Check out the articles on this here website that caught your fancy last week, including the latest issue of RTIH magazine, Currys, Walmart, Roblox, Shein, Forever 21, Rimi Baltic Group, adidas, Tesco, and Pets at Home. Focus on influencers and retail technology innovation: sixth edition of RTIH magazine now available in digital format We’re pleased […]
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All Restaurants Need to Know Why Speed of Service is King in Today’s Dining Landscape

  Diner’s today are a busy bunch. Between work, family, and social commitments, there just aren’t enough hours in the day. That’s why it’s no surprise that Quick-Service Restaurants (QSRs) and Fast-Casual chains are experiencing a boom, consistently outperforming sit-down establishments. Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® believes that all restaurant […]
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How Home Depot Plans to Stand Out in the ‘Sea of Retail Media Networks’

Photo courtesy Home Depot Editor’s Note: As the Retail Innovation Conference & Expo (RICE) nears, we’re highlighting recent coverage of some of the speakers and companies that will be taking the stage in Chicago, June 4-6, 2024. Zach Darkow, Head of Marketing Measurement at the Home Depot, will join a dynamic discussion with Jeffrey Bustos of IAB, Claire […]
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Marketing Family Focused Customized, Personalized, Meals: Meal Components Work

  Once again, its 4 PM: your customers are just beginning to think about what’s for dinner.  Today 82.8% of American consumers are unsure about what’s for dinner according to recent grocerant scorecards. Time starved consumers are looking for high quality Ready-2-Eat fresh prepared foods and Heat-N-Eat meals or component’s that can be mix, matched, […]
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New Ulta Beauty Initiatives Promote Well-Being for Women and Teens

The Ulta Beauty Charitable Foundation, a 501(c)(3) affiliated with the beauty retailer, is committing more than $3 million this year to nonprofit partners focused on the mental health and well-being of women and teens. The foundation’s mission is to reaffirm Ulta Beauty’s stance that beauty and wellness are intrinsically linked to mental health and emotional […]
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Could AI Be Your Next Stylist? Consumers Are Ready

Keeping up with nanosecond social media trends is a never-ending challenge for retail brands and shoppers. In addition to responding to these fast-paced microtrends, merchandisers face increased pressure to incorporate cutting-edge personalization techniques that drive authentic shopping experiences and cultivate brand loyalty. So, what’s the answer to remaining innovative and on-trend in 2024? According to […]
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Sam’s Club Expands Store Rollout of AI-Powered Exit Tech

Walmart-owned Sam’s Club says it’s turning to artificial intelligence to speed up its own exit technology. Instead of requiring store staff to check members’ purchases against their receipts when leaving the store, Sam’s Club customers who pay either at a register or through the Scan & Go mobile app can now walk out of the […]
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