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NRF Says Vaccine Availability Will Boost Economy
February 24, 2021

The National Retail Foundation (NRF) said it expects that the vaccine rollouts will continue to help boost retail sales and the economy, according to a press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Today In Retail: GoFor Debuts ‘Shop Local’ Initiative In US Cities; CVS Health Will Offer...
February 24, 2021

In today’s top retail news, GoFor Industries has debuted a “Shop Local” effort in some U.S. cities, while certain CVS Pharmacy stores in six additional states will get COVID-19 vaccines to qualified populations. Plus, Lowe’s reported total sales of $20.3 billion for the fourth quarter....

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BigCommerce Collaborates With Walmart On Marketplace Access
February 24, 2021

Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) online shopping platform BigCommerce has teamed with Walmart in a new partnership. The collaboration will let qualified U.S. retailers sell merchandise directly on Walmart Marketplace, providing them with access to over 120 million unique shoppers visiting the Walmart website monthly, according to a Wednesday...

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New Robots Emerge To Automate Every Stage Of Restaurant Operations
February 24, 2021

As the automation of food service progresses, new robots are emerging to tackle a wider range of kitchen tasks. Previously, we saw robots take on salads, bowls and burgers. Now, two new restaurants in Illinois created by Nala Robotics will use automated kitchens to create...

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TalkShopLive Is A ‘Digital Main Street’ Of Livestreamed Storefronts
February 24, 2021

Whether it’s small businesses with a single employee, a Fortune 500 retailer doing a product launch or an A-list celebrity discussing her new book, the impact and intimacy of streaming commerce platform TalkShop.Live is gaining converts as well as conversions. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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CVS Health Will Provide COVID-19 Inoculations In Six More States
February 24, 2021

Some CVS Pharmacy stores in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Louisiana, Florida, Arizona and Alabama will provide coronavirus inoculations to qualified populations via the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program. The additions come on the heels of a mid-February launch in 11 states, with the inclusion of Virginia, New York...

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Lowes.com Sales Spike 121 Pct, Driving Q4 Results And Topping Home Depot
February 24, 2021

Lowe’s, the second-largest home improvement hardware retailer, said Wednesday (Feb. 24) that its fourth-quarter same-store sales rose 28 percent to $20.3 billion, led by a 121 percent increase in its digital business, far outpacing the 83 percent eCommerce increase reported by rival Home Depot Tuesday....

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Canada’s GoFor Introduces ‘Shop Local’ Delivery Effort In Several US Cities
February 24, 2021

Ottawa, Canada-based logistics marketplace GoFor Industries has rolled out a “Shop Local” initiative in Washington, D.C.; Nashville, Tennessee; Memphis, Tennessee; Charlotte, North Carolina; and Baltimore, Maryland, according to a Wednesday (Feb. 24) announcement. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Best Buy Tests Smaller, Digital-Friendly Store Format
February 23, 2021

Best Buy will be debuting new stores that will feature a smaller overall size as the company focuses more on eCommerce, Bloomberg reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...