Data & Analytics

Target setting item limit for self-checkout

Self-checkout terminals at Target will be restricted to customers buying less than a certain number of products.
Pacsun enhances messaging with data-based customer insight

Pacsun is engaging in real-time, data-driven interactions with customers.
Survey: Retailers should focus on loyalty, brand awareness

The vast majority of retailers believe that their customer experience is at or better than their peers, but new data says otherwise.
Amazon expands scope of 'robotaxi' pilot

Amazon is continuing development of an autonomous ride-hailing platform.
Ulta to enter Mexico; to open 60 to 65 U.S. stores on heels of strong Q4

Ulta Beauty, which reported better-than-expected fourth quarter earnings and revenue, is planning to make its international debut.
Walmart sells Mac computer – for the first time ever

A major consumer technology device from Apple is now available on Walmart.com.
MadaLuxe Group taps new AI solution

The luxury fashion and accessory distributor is employing a new generative artificial intelligence (AI) solution to improve efficiency.
Dollar General Q4 tops estimates; sales fueled by food, other essentials

Dollar General Corp. reported better-than-expected earnings and sales and issued an upbeat outook as inflation-pressured consumers shopped its stores for low-priced basics.

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