Retail sales

7-Eleven to Expand EV Charging Network Across US and Canada
7-Eleven to Expand EV Charging Network Across US and Canada
March 20, 2023  |  Retail

7-Eleven plans to build one of the largest electric vehicle (EV) fast-charging networks offered by a retailer. The convenience store retailer already offers fast-charging services at...

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Temu Parent’s Merchandise Sales Fall 29% Amid China’s Slow Recovery
Temu Parent’s Merchandise Sales Fall 29% Amid China’s Slow Recovery
March 20, 2023  |  Retail

China’s PDD Holdings is the latest company feeling the effects of the country’s COVID recovery. On Monday (March 20), the eCommerce firm released quarterly and full-year earnings showing its...

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Consumer Sentiment Slipped in March Before SVB Failure
Consumer Sentiment Slipped in March Before SVB Failure
March 17, 2023  |  Economy

Consumer sentiment about the economy and their finances slipped in March but remained higher than a year ago. The index of consumer sentiment for the...

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DoorDash Expands Grocery Offerings as Supermarkets Tap Robotics
DoorDash Expands Grocery Offerings as Supermarkets Tap Robotics
March 17, 2023  |  Retail

This week in grocery, DoorDash adds merchants, and Co-op taps delivery robotics and retailers automate inventory. DoorDash, the United States’ leading aggregator, has been leveraging grocery to...

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Grabango: The Next Generation of Shopping Is Checkout-Free
Grabango: The Next Generation of Shopping Is Checkout-Free
March 17, 2023  |  Retail

As self-checkout evolves, point-of-sale tech startup Grabango maintains all future shopping will be autonomous. In an interview with PYMNTS, the company’s Chief Revenue Officer Andy Radlow said that...

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Grocers Come Up Against 26% Awareness Gap with Digital Promotions
Grocers Come Up Against 26% Awareness Gap with Digital Promotions
March 16, 2023  |  Retail

Grocers’ efforts to drive sales with digital deals may go unnoticed by consumers. The Context As economic pressures have prompted many consumers to reevaluate their...

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SVB Collapse May Be the Final Nail in Boxed’s Coffin
SVB Collapse May Be the Final Nail in Boxed’s Coffin
March 16, 2023  |  Retail

Boxed may file for bankruptcy as the SVB collapse exacerbates existing economic challenges. The bulk eCommerce grocer and retailer (which also has a software and services...

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Glossier Partners with Sephora, Makes Changes to Leadership Team
Glossier Partners with Sephora, Makes Changes to Leadership Team
March 16, 2023  |  Retail

Glossier has made some changes to its leadership team and its business model that includes offering products in Sephora stores. The beauty brand has promoted Marie...

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Kroger to Use Gatik’s Autonomous Box Trucks in Dallas
Kroger to Use Gatik’s Autonomous Box Trucks in Dallas
March 15, 2023  |  Retail

Kroger will use Gatik’s autonomous box trucks to deliver goods to retail locations. The operation is to launch in the second quarter in Dallas, Texas, and is...

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