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- 3/23/2021
Major U.S. airports deploy robotic vending machines
The newest “stores” at several U.S. airports enable consumers to instantly get the products they need or want, without dealing with anyone or touching anything. - 3/23/2021
Rite Aid expects net loss of at least $90 million in fiscal 2022
Rite Aid is adjusting some guidance for fiscal 2020 and 2021 after a challenging Q4. - 3/23/2021
BJ’s hops across channels with one-stop Easter shop
BJ’s Wholesale Club is providing targeted discounts and products to Easter shoppers –online and in-store. - 3/23/2021
McKinsey: Vaccination accelerates consumer spending
Consumers who have been or plan to be vaccinated are more likely to engage in a variety of purchases. - 3/22/2021
Whole Foods likes the look of virtual beauty try-on in its stores
An Amazon-owned organic grocer is joining an increasingly popular augmented reality (AR)-enabled trend in cosmetics retailing. - 3/22/2021
Southeastern Grocers will personalize 200 million offers per month
A conglomerate operating regional grocery banners including Winn-Dixie is upgrading its targeted digital coupon program. - 3/22/2021
Still-struggling restaurants renew appeal to take it to go
“The Great American Takeout” is coming back – just in time for its first anniversary. - 3/22/2021
A new subset of online shoppers is just looking for something to do
Rising levels of consumer boredom during the COVID-19 pandemic is having an impact on e-commerce shopping habits. - 3/22/2021
Deloitte: Discretionary spending shows positive signs
Intent to spend on several categories of discretionary items is improving in the U.S. - 3/21/2021
DoorDash delivers COVID-19 tests on-demand
DoorDash is partnering with two digital health companies to ship COVID-19 at-home collection kits via its DashMart locations.