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Badger Technology Launches UV Robots to Autonomously Disinfect Stores

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Badger Technologies has introduced the Badger UV Disinfect robot, an autonomous ultraviolet (UV) disinfecting robot designed to combat COVID-19 and high-risk pathogens commonly found in grocery, foodservice and retail environments. The robot is equipped with UV-C technology developed by UltraViolet Devices , a provider of air and surface disinfection solutions.

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What Keeps You Up at Night? 5 CPG Experts Weigh In

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2021 is shaping up to be filled with opportunities and obstacles for CPG businesses and their field teams. COVID-19 cases continue to rise, vaccination campaigns are slower than anticipated, and continued economic uncertainty looms large; but most brands are optimistic they can get back on track in the year ahead. What are the opportunities awaiting in the year ahead ?

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Ecommerce Forecast to Top 50% of all China Retail Sales in 2021

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New research from eMarketer predicts that 52.1% of retail sales in China will come from ecommerce in 2021. If the forecast bears out, this will be a major milestone for online commerce, marking the first time that digital sales will account for a majority of all retail sales in any country worldwide. It will also represent a big jump compared to 2020, when ecommerce accounted for 44.8% of the country’s total.

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Contemporary Fashion eCommerce Website Launched

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Fashion Digital Marketing Agency. KiKi Clothing , a Contemporary UK Fashion Brand draws its inspiration from West African roots. The brand is famous for the in-house production of vivid fusions featuring bold, dynamic, and effortless style. Titi Ademola-Perez founded the brand in 2002 to offer a rich collection of mixed prints, and minimalist, contemporary silhouettes for women across the globe.

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From Data to Decisions: Maximizing Retail Potential with AI

Speaker: David Azoulay, Marc Stracuzza, Román Tejada, and guest speaker Sucharita Kodali

Imagine a retail landscape where every interaction is personalized, every decision informed, and every opportunity maximized 🤔✨ Join us for an exploratory journey into the heart of AI-driven retail innovation. We’ll unveil the transformative potential of AI and data analytics in shaping the future of omnichannel personalization and e-commerce.

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Bed Bath & Beyond Kicks Off $250 Million Tech Upgrade

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As the first step in a planned three-year, $250 million technology upgrade, Bed Bath & Beyond will deploy Oracle Cloud as its Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution, providing the retailer with real-time financial, supply chain and merchandising solutions. Bed Bath & Beyond outlined its three-year growth plan in October 2020. The technology refresh is being accompanied by a $250 million investment in the 450 of its stores that generate 60% of the company’s revenue.

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Backcountry Dives Deeper into Consumer Insights via Experience Management Platform

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As ecommerce sales continue to surge for recreation products, outdoor gear and clothing retailer Backcountry is elevating its digital game by mining customer data to deliver a better experience and offering. The online retailer has expanded its partnership with First Insight , using the solution provider’s consumer-driven Experience Management (XM) platform to make faster, better merchandising decisions, with the goal of driving sales and margin gains for products.

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MetroClick/faytech Enhances In-Store Engagement with Interactive Smart Coolers

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MetroClick / faytech , an engagement solution provider, has launched Interactive Smart Coolers that can help retailers and their brand partners reach out to shoppers with dynamic communication, as well optimizing the product assortment inside. The coolers utilize custom messaging and touchscreen technology to communicate with customers through screens, speakers and personal devices on an opt-in basis.

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Poshmark Expands into Pets Category

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Peer-to-peer resale marketplace Poshmark has launched a new pets category as part of its long-term strategy to grow its business through category expansion. . The launch comes a little less than a month after the company made its market debut with an initial valuation of $3 billion , bolstered by expected growth in the resale sector. . Poshmark customers can now shop for and sell new and secondhand pet accessories, supplies, toys and more for dogs, cats, fish, reptiles and other pets, as well as

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Aldi Continues Coast-to-Coast Expansion with 100 New Stores, 500 More Curbside Pickup Locations

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Aldi broke ground on its new regional headquarters and distribution center in Loxley, Ala. on Feb. 10, marking a wave of expansion in the U.S. that will include 100 new stores, curbside delivery at 500 additional locations and a continued partnership with Instacart for delivery across most of its fleet. With the distribution center in place, Aldi plans to open as many as 35 new Gulf Coast-area stores by the end of 2022, with the first two stores in Tallahassee, Fla. slated to open later this yea

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Retail Trends in 2021 — Overcoming 2020’s Challenges

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At the close of every calendar year it’s customary to pen a post about trends and predictions for the upcoming year. Many of these take the form of a “boast post,” a confident and colorful tour de force displaying the company’s mastery of the market’s direction. But let’s be real here. Is that even possible coming out of a year like 2020? This year, like most, catalyzed some nascent trends and kicked a few in the teeth.

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The Personalization Playbook: 2024 Strategies

Did you know—74% of IT leaders are looking to improve their tech stack to offer better personalization? It’s impossible to ignore the importance of personalization, but it comes with challenges. How do you do it with a tight budget? What about customer privacy and the use of data? The Personalization Playbook is packed with research and insights from Orium, Talon.One, and Bloomreach and gives IT leaders answers to these tough questions, helping them shape 2024 strategies for personalization.