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IHL Group Partners With Content Catalyst to Launch New Platform for Data and Research Reports

by Greg Buzek
on 9/7/21

LEEDS, England–(BUSINESS WIRE)–IHL Group, an advisory and research firm covering the global retail and hospitality sectors, has partnered with technology provider Content Catalyst, to launch an interactive platform for subscribers using flagship content delivery service, Publish Interactive. IHL, based in Tennessee (USA), produces research covering global retail and hospitality markets […]
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For every retailer closings stores, 4.3 are opening new ones in 2021

by Greg Buzek
on 8/12/21

For every chain retailer that have a net closing of stores in 2021 there are 4.3 retailers adding to their store count this year. IHL’s latest research looks at public companies and larger private companies and was the subject of a recent webinar. To watch the webinar replay, click the […]
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FedEx bolsters Amazon competition with Salesforce partnership FedEx bolsters Amazon competition with Salesforce [...]

FedEx is integrating two Salesforce cloud solutions into its ShopRunner e-commerce platform. Read Article ›

PepsiCo Launching Pepviz Data Science Practice for Retail Partners PepsiCo Launching Pepviz Data Science Practice for Retail [...]

PepsiCo is launching its Pepviz insights framework to retailers, seeking data-sharing partners to develop the technology into customized solutions. Read Article ›

Walmart partners with Ford for autonomous vehicle delivery pilot Walmart partners with Ford for autonomous vehicle delivery [...]

Walmart is continuing to expand its efforts to fulfill online orders with self-driving delivery vehicles. Read Article ›

Love's Uses Tech to Improve Fleets' Bottom Line Love's Uses Tech to Improve Fleets' Bottom Line

Shop Connect VIEW, a cloud-based system available at Love's Truck Care and Speedco locations, is helping fleets make bottom-line improvements through a new system of integrating data between shops and fleets. Read Article ›

Amazon and robots key as Co-op boosts e-commerce strategy Amazon and robots key as Co-op boosts e-commerce strategy

Co-op has announced a new partnership with Amazon and an acceleration of robot deliveries. Read Article ›

Etam Group Turns to RFID to Boost Sustainability Objectives Etam Group Turns to RFID to Boost Sustainability Objectives

Etam is exclusively deploying digital ID technology from Avery Dennison Smartrac. This includes RFID and QR-coded hangtags to digitize the whole value chain and processes, along with vendor shipments, store inventory accuracy, self check-outs, returns or reverse logistics, e-commerce and the [...] Read Article ›

FamilyMart preps 1,000 unmanned stores in Japan by 2024 FamilyMart preps 1,000 unmanned stores in Japan by 2024

Convenience store operator FamilyMart looks to open about 1,000 unstaffed shops by the end of fiscal 2024 offering the same products as the chain's regular outlets, in the first large-scale deployment of fully automated stores in Japan. Read Article ›

porta selects RELEX Solutions to Provide Automated and Integrated Supply Chain Management porta selects RELEX Solutions to Provide Automated and [...]

porta group, a family-owned omnichannel furniture retailers in Germany, will partner with RELEX Solutions, provider of unified retail planning solutions, to automate and integrate their supply chain planning. Read Article ›

McDonald’s installs Vispero technology in kiosks for blind, low vision customers McDonald’s installs Vispero technology in kiosks for [...]

McDonald's has selected Vispero's assistive technology to provide blind and low vision customers with an accessible kiosk experience, according to a press release. Read Article ›

PetSmart Launches BNPL Program With Afterpay PetSmart Launches BNPL Program With Afterpay

PetSmart has launched a partnership with the buy now, pay later (BNPL) company Afterpay, designed to give customers the chance to pay for purchases in interest-free installments. Read Article ›

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