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The Rise of Micro Markets in Airports

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Micro markets are one of the key self-service options that are becoming increasingly popular in airports. Micro markets also offer simple and secure payment options, allowing tourists to pay with their credit card and not have to worry about taking out or exchanging cash. Before relocating to Hunt Valley, Md.

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The Top 5 Retail Remix Episodes of 2023

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Over three -plus years, I have had the honor of speaking with industry pros who have rich backgrounds in tech, marketing and advertising, operations, finance and so much more. The Retail Remix podcast was developed to feature the founders, executives and practitioners shaping retail’s future.

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Chain Retailers Seeing More Than Retail Energy Savings in Outsourcing Energy Efficiency Management

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Online sales continue to explode, and many retailers are slow to the party upgrading old buildings into attractive, energy-efficient buildings that enhance the overall customer experience at retail. Lowe’s signed a renewable energy agreement in November 2018 that will provide for enough energy to power all of its 143 stores in Texas.

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Untuckit is Setting Sights on Expansion and Internal Visibility is Helping it Get There

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The apparel retailer is expanding its brick-and-mortar footprint with plans to open at least 14 new stores in 2024, bringing its store count to nearly 100. Additionally, Untuckit has officially entered the wholesale market following a pilot program with Macy’s that began in November 2023. “We retail setting.

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Laying the Operational Foundation for Autonomous Stores

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Operational adjustments to the workforce, training programs and internal processes are needed to set up for success. Turning Insights into Action The first step is to establish an internal task force comprised of technology, business, finance and operations representatives.

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How Natori Used AI to Sharpen Retargeting and Achieve a 943% ROAS

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She left a prestigious Wall Street position to start the company; similarly, Ken left a career in finance to join the company in 2007. Vertical Integration Enhances Natori’s Flexibility Natori was founded by Ken’s mother Josie Natori, who remains the company’s CEO and Chief Creative Officer. (It

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4 Ways Retailers Can Add Crypto Successfully

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Many people in finance and retail considered 2021 the “year of the cryptocurrency.” Another major sign of broad usage and acceptance came with Walmart’s move to offer Bitcoin purchasing and selling through Bitcoin ATMs in 200 of its store locations. It’s a fast-growing market, with estimates stating it will reach $3.55