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Discount Tire Acquires 25 Dunn Tire Locations

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Discount Tire has purchased the retail tire and automotive maintenance operations of Dunn Tire , which provides parts and installations for brakes, lube and oil services, front-end repairs and state vehicle inspections at 25 locations in western and central New York and Pennsylvania. Financial details of the transaction, which closed Sept.

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Location Data is a Must for Site Selection

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As the country continues its transition to a post-pandemic reality, future business success hinges upon accounting for changing consumer dynamics and taking a data-led approach to retail site selection. Demand for delivery and contact-free services persists, resulting in fewer in-person visits to store and restaurant locations.

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Target Unveils 30,000-Square-Foot Times Square Location

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Target ’s newly opened Times Square location — 30,000 square feet in the middle of Manhattan — features designs inspired by local culture. The Times Square Target location’s offerings also take into account the bustling mindset for which the area is known.

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Genesco to Close 100+ Journeys Stores as it Focuses on Off-Mall Locations

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The company is looking to pivot Journeys to an off-mall strategy, with 13 locations out of a planned 25 already open. However, Journeys still accounted for 56.3% We consider off-mall to be more of those power centers and locations that are anchored by a different mix of tenants,” said Vaughn on a call with investors.

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Reports: Amazon Deploys Biometric Palm Reader in More Retail Locations

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Following the fall 2020 launch of its Amazon One contactless biometric palm reader in two Amazon Go stores, the retailer has rolled out the technology to a total of eight retail locations throughout the Seattle area, according to reporting in TechCrunch and other publications.

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A Proactive Way to Address Loitering, Crime and Unhoused Populations in Retail Locations

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An industry veteran of 20+ years, Vanskiver most recently served as VP, National Accounts at Johnson Controls (formerly TYCO Integrated Security). He is responsible for increasing the company’s U.S. market share through channels-to-market, with a focus on designing a best-in-class sales strategy.

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CVS Launches Contactless Checkout at All U.S. Locations

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CVS Pharmacy has implemented touch-free checkout using PayPal and Venmo QR codes at all 8,200 standalone retail locations, reaching a milestone set at the start of the partnership in July 2020. Those without existing PayPal or Venmo accounts can sign up and link their preferred payment method within minutes.

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