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Westfield Valley Fair Teams With Kitchen United For Multi-Restaurant Ordering
February 02, 2021

Westfield Valley Fair, a shopping center in Silicon Valley, is partnering with Kitchen United, a ghost kitchen company, to deliver a streamlined, multi-restaurant ordering solution. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Today In Retail: CarLotz Opens Two New Hubs; Economy, Emotions Help Blockbuster Holiday Sales
February 02, 2021

In today’s top retail news, CarLotz unveiled the opening of centers near Orlando, Florida and Seattle Washington, while a National Retail Federation economist said a rebounding economy and consumer emotions helped blockbuster holiday sales. Plus, it was mostly smooth sailing for Alibaba as the firm...

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Next-Gen QSR Drive-Thrus Maximize Efficiency, Alleviate Pain Points
February 02, 2021

As the off-premises boom of the past year has boosted drive-thru traffic to unprecedented levels, quick-service restaurants (QSRs) are seeking new ways to meet consumers’ expectations for fast, seamless service. McDonald’s, for example, has partnered with digital signage company Visual Art and tech solutions provider Binary...

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Alibaba Earnings Avoid Jack Ma, Address Regulatory Issues
February 02, 2021

Jack Who? Government regulations? Problems? It was mostly smooth sailing for Alibaba as it announced its earnings from the fourth quarter of 2020. Absent from the company’s earnings call was any mention of the company’s founder and former CEO (Jack Ma). The company did address...

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NRF: Recovering Economy, Consumer Emotions Supported Record Holiday Sales
February 02, 2021

National Retail Federation Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz said blockbuster holiday season retail sales in the final two months of last year illustrated the rebounding economy but were also helped by consumer emotions following a stressful 2020, according to an announcement. Get the Full Story Complete...

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CarLotz Opens Hubs Near Seattle And Orlando
February 02, 2021

Consignment-to-retail pre-owned vehicle marketplace CarLotz said on Tuesday (Feb. 2) that it has opened centers in the Orlando, Florida and Seattle, Washington areas, according to an announcement. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Dunkin’ Launches Free Coffee Mondays For February
February 01, 2021

Dunkin’ is offering its DD Perks members a free medium-sized coffee with any purchase every Monday through Feb. 22. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe...

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5 Things To Watch In The Changing CPG Landscape
February 01, 2021

The consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry had a banner year in 2020, as homebound consumers upped their consumption of toilet paper, paper towels, cleaning supplies, canned goods, laundry detergent and snack foods. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Today In Retail: Amazon Grows Palm Biometrics In Washington State; Toyota, Lexus Take Control Of...
February 01, 2021

In today’s top retail news, Amazon Go stores in Seattle are reportedly being equipped with Amazon One palm-reading scanners, while automotive brands are taking control of digital purchasing platforms. Plus, fashion-based small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are getting a new marketplace option. Get the Full Story...