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- 1/13/2020
Google dives deeper into retail with latest acquisition
Google is acquiring an Irish retail startup whose mission is “to make things better for local retailers.” - 1/13/2020
H&M shoppers in U.S. can shop now, pay later — across stores and online
H&M is giving its shoppers another payment option. - 1/13/2020
Build-A-Bear Workshop lifts forecast on strong holiday sales; adding Baby Yoda to lineup
Build-A-Bear Workshop had plenty to cheer about on Tuesday. - 1/13/2020
NRF: Consumers will opt out of purchase if process is inconvenient
Consumers are increasingly prioritizing convenience when it comes to purchases. - 1/13/2020
Walmart ups commitment to store robots
Walmart is expanding its use of automated shelf-scanning inventory robot technology. - 1/13/2020
Stop & Shop deploys new solution to protect stores during power outages
Stop & Shop is deploying fuel cell technology that will reduce its environmental footprint while keeping stores open even during a power outage. - 1/13/2020
Top 10 global consumer trends for 2020
People are beginning to accept that robots or other artificial intelligence (AI) can perform certain tasks traditionally done by humans. - 1/13/2020
Hudson’s Bay has new president
Hudson’s Bay Company has ended its global search for president of its namesake division. - 1/13/2020
Kronos survey finds many stores were understaffed for holiday season
Only one in three stores were fully prepared in terms of holiday staffing. - 1/13/2020
GameStop holiday sales plummet; lowers forecast
The holiday season brought no cheer to GameStop. - 1/13/2020
NPD Group: General merchandise holiday sales fall flat
Holiday sales for key general merchandise categories were disappointing despite a strong last-minute push. - 1/12/2020
NRF Big Show: Positive outlook for 2020
The economy is positioned for steady growth this year.