Southern convenience retailer to provide checkout-free shoppingMapco will begin adding checkout-free services to its stores later this year. Travel retailer WHSmith makes U.S. store debut — with Amazon techThe British-based global travel retailer WHSmith is letting people pay without having to stand in line at its first North American store. Saks expands influencer marketing to TikTok Saks is launching its first-ever promotional content series on TikTok. Online grocer Farmstead open for business in fifth city A San Francisco-based online grocer is establishing a presence in a major Midwest metro area. Smoothie King pilots text-based ordering The world’s largest smoothie brand is testing a new solution for placing mobile pick-up orders at local stores. Walgreens expands electric vehicle charging with promotional twist A retail pioneer in providing electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at its stores is adding new stalls across the U.S., and gaining a new promotional tool in the process. Brands are avoiding checkout, costing nearly half their shoppers Checkout has become synonymous with purchase in retail. Survey reveals metaverse habits of beauty shoppers Beauty retailers should investigate augmented and virtual reality, video games, and other “metaverse” technologies. Fast delivery startup launches music label for employees Failed “American Idol” contestants may want to apply for a job with Gorillas. Shoppers want retailers to use these customer experience tools A new survey reveals some very specific consumer preferences regarding the customer experience technologies they encounter. First Previous 558 559 560 561 562 Next Last