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Grocery Roundup: New Amazon Fresh Store, SpartanNash Puts Incentives In ‘Fast Lane,' Walmart On Autonomous Delivery

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It’s been a busy time in the grocery world this week, with digital innovation at the core of the headlines in the industry. The news comes as the first Amazon Fresh opened , with the eCommerce retailer providing access to the general public to the Los Angeles store in September. Giant Eagle Unveils Multi-Tier Rewards Program.

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Welcome To The Golden Age Of Sweatpants

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We’ve witnessed a truly breathtaking amount of innovation amid the pandemic, as firms of all descriptions found themselves diving toward digital commerce in an attempt to keep at least some of the economy’s lights on. retailers, found that pants purchases fell 13 percent in April. Bra sales declined 12 percent, too.). Rural Chic .

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Philadelphia Mall Owner Takes Care Of Its Own

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There’s arguably no more polarizing macroeconomic issue in the retail world than the fate of the American mall. The problems start with how retailers view and serve the customer. The entire process, cradle to grave, has failed to evolve and innovate with the customer in mind.”.

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Walmart Will Add Shelf-Scanning Robots To More US Stores

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Shoppers reportedly gawked at the time that the retailer put the first robot in a rural Pennsylvania store in 2016. John Crecelius, Walmart’s senior president of store innovations, said per reports, “It speeds up the entire cycle.”. An associate with the retailer then checks, bags, and delivers the final orders.

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Retailers Look To Digital Technologies After Beating The Street

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Retailers and retail landlords are reporting strong first-quarter earnings results, beating analysts’ expectations in many cases. As quick-service restaurants (QSRs) look to the future, digital innovations such as self-serve kiosks and delivery are on top of mind. billion, according to news from Retail Dive.

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Chrome Credit Union Looks to the Future with Nymbus Core

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A small credit union in western Pennsylvania is making an investment that would strike fear into the hearts to bankers everywhere: core replacement. Washington, Pa.-based

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COVID-19 Means Pet Care Is Booming, But Not Every Company Gets A Treat

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And so are the digitally innovative companies that sell them. But as much as the overall pet industry is experiencing a boom, many individual shops within this niche segment are wrestling with many of the same issues as the broader retail sector faces. A Mixed Breed. The Digital Players Dig In .

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