Premium dry cleaning chain kicks off national expansion An upscale dry cleaning and laundry chain that combines an upscale environment with premium services has its eye on national expansion. Pitney Bowes, PackageHub partner on returns networkConsumers will have a new option to drop off items for return. Five Retail Trends for 2024 David Gottlieb of Trax Retail shares his retail predictions for the new year. 2024 – A look ahead to the year in retail tech Generative AI will continue to be a generator of retail technology headlines in 2024, but the metaverse and TikTok will also make a splash. Starbucks launches personal cup option at stores The Seattle-based coffee giant is now the first national chain to allow customers to bring their own personal cups when ordering in-store or in the drive-thru to help reduce waste. Sephora offers birthday gifts to loyalty members Members of the Sephora Beauty Insider loyalty program have reason to look forward to their birthdays this year. Shein, Uniqlo tops in fast-fashion spend in U.S. Fast fashion continues to gain traction in the U.S. market — with one brand clearly in the lead — while luxury spending takes a hit. Digitize, Monetize, Optimize: Instacart’s 2024 Mantra for Retailers Technology has changed our daily habits and the way we shop. Tropical Smoothe Cafe reportedly exploring sale A fast-growing quick-serve restaurant chain may be going on the selling block. The Giant Company offers health-focused virtual ‘pantry makeover’ A mid-Atlantic grocery chain is helping customers refresh their pantries for healthier living in the new year. Kearney: Three retail predictions for early 2024 As retailers move into 2024, they should focus on liquidating inventory. Placer.ai: Super Saturday traffic rivals Black Friday numbers Placer.ai foot traffic data shows that Super Saturday visits rivaled or exceeded Black Friday traffic for several retail sectors. First Previous 775 776 777 778 779 Next Last
