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Retail Technology Leader Jumpmind Brings Newfound Interactive and Personalized Digital Engagement to Inspire Shoppers at Checkout

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Monday, March 18, 2024
Retail, Content Marketing, Technology, Marketing, Advertising, Communications, Apps, Applications, Online Retail, Convenience Store, Discount, Variety, Department Stores, Other Technology, Payments, Software, Digital Marketing, Mobile, Wireless, Research, American Eagle Outfitters, POS, Offers, Digital, Contextual advertising, Connect, ChromeOS, Organic, The Vitamin Shoppe, The Paper Store, System, Point, IOS, Android, Online shopping

SHOPTALK 2024 – Jumpmind, Inc., a leading provider of innovative retail technology solutions, today announced general availability of its CX Connect interactive shopper engagement solution.

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  • SHOPTALK 2024 – Jumpmind, Inc., a leading provider of innovative retail technology solutions, today announced general availability of its CX Connect interactive shopper engagement solution.
  • CX Connect brings highly personalized digital engagement direct to the customer, reimagining the checkout experience for greater shopper relevancy, interactivity, and value, while giving retailers more brand exposure and sales opportunities.
  • The offering delivers personalized content, offers, and experiences for shoppers to engage with as store associates scan items for checkout at the Point of Sale.
  • All the while, the checkout process has remained notoriously tedious, time-consuming, and uninspired,” said Joe Corbin, President and CEO, Jumpmind.

Curacao Joins Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce and Opens Newest Store Location at the Chula Vista Center

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Discount, Variety, Department Stores, Specialty, Hispanic, Home Goods, Fashion, Consumer, Retail, Online Retail, Partnership, Multimedia, Commerce, Chula Vista Center, Electronics, Economic development, Human

Curacao , the largest Hispanic-serving retailer on the West Coast, today announced it's joining forces with the Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce .

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  • Curacao , the largest Hispanic-serving retailer on the West Coast, today announced it's joining forces with the Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce .
  • This strategic partnership comes as Curacao celebrates the opening of its newest store location at the Chula Vista Center , further solidifying its commitment to the local community and the economic development of the customers they serve.
  • We are eager to welcome everyone to our new, state-of-the art location at Chula Vista Center and show shoppers the Curacao difference.”
    Established in 1927, the Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce serves as the voice of Chula Vista businesses.
  • “Curacao is going to be a really great asset to our community,” said Marcy Weaver, the CEO of the Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce.

AMCON Distributing Company Acquires Burklund Distributors, Inc.

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Friday, March 15, 2024
Other Consumer, Women, Seniors, Other Retail, Religion, Wine & Spirits, Pets, Tobacco, Men, LGBTQ+, Supermarket, Specialty, Convenience Store, Catalog, Family, Restaurant, Bar, Food, Beverage, Fashion, Consumer, Cosmetics, Retail, Office Products, Supply Chain Management, Online Retail, Discount, Variety, Teens, Department Stores, Parenting, Children, Baby, Maternity, Home Goods, Health, Foodservice distributor, Growth, Candy, News, Acquisition, Public expenditure, AMCON Distributing, Drink, Food delivery

AMCON Distributing Company (“AMCON”) (NYSE American: DIT), an Omaha, Nebraska-based consumer products company is pleased to announce the acquisition of Burklund Distributors, Inc. (“Burklund”), of East Peoria, Illinois.

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  • AMCON Distributing Company (“AMCON”) (NYSE American: DIT), an Omaha, Nebraska-based consumer products company is pleased to announce the acquisition of Burklund Distributors, Inc. (“Burklund”), of East Peoria, Illinois.
  • AMCON recognizes and will continue to support the community services of central Illinois that Burklund has a long tradition of sponsorship.”
    AMCON will continue to serve Burklund customers from Burklund’s East Peoria and Fairview Heights, Illinois distribution centers.
  • Our organization is excited about this transaction as together we will be able to add increased capabilities for Burklund customers,” said Jon Burklund, Chairman of Burklund.
  • Visit AMCON Distributing Company's web site at: www.amcon.com
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Walmart and unspun Collaborate on 3D Fabric Weaving Technology, Aiming To Reduce Apparel Manufacturing Waste and Drive US-Based Manufacturing

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
Other Manufacturing, Environment, Textiles, Electronic Commerce, Drones, Manufacturing, Other Technology, Other Retail, Electronic Design Automation, Supermarket, Climate Change, Technology, Food, Beverage, Fashion, Other Consumer, Retail, Home Goods, Women, Sustainability, Men, Artificial Intelligence, Family, Supply Chain Management, Online Retail, Consumer, Green Technology, Discount, Variety, Climate change, Club, Non-governmental organization, 3D, Carbon, Consumer Electronics Show, WMT, Heart, CES, Multimedia, Matt Forde, Renewable energy

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240314778881/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240314778881/en/
    Walmart and unspun work together to reduce the environmental impact of garment production.
  • These issues, combined with the emissions generated from transporting garments and fabrics supplied offshore, have created demand for more sustainable apparel manufacturing supply chain solutions.
  • In July 2023, Walmart announced a pilot for innovative carbon capture and conversion technology also for the apparel manufacturing supply chain.
  • In its own operations, Walmart has set a goal to be powered 50% by renewable energy by 2025 and 100% by 2035.

Shoe Carnival Declares Increased Quarterly Cash Dividend

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
Men, Online Retail, Other Retail, Family, Discount, Variety, Specialty, Consumer, Fashion, Retail, Other Consumer, Women, Footwear, Growth, Holding company

Shoe Carnival, Inc. (Nasdaq: SCVL) (the “Company”), a leading retailer of footwear and accessories for the family, announced today that its Board of Directors has approved the payment of a quarterly cash dividend of $0.135 per share, representing a quarterly increase of 12.5 percent and an increased annualized dividend rate to $0.54 per share.

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  • Shoe Carnival, Inc. (Nasdaq: SCVL) (the “Company”), a leading retailer of footwear and accessories for the family, announced today that its Board of Directors has approved the payment of a quarterly cash dividend of $0.135 per share, representing a quarterly increase of 12.5 percent and an increased annualized dividend rate to $0.54 per share.
  • The quarterly cash dividend will be paid on April 22, 2024, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on April 8, 2024.
  • “This marks our 48th consecutive quarterly dividend and the 10th consecutive year we have increased the dividend.
  • In the last twelve months, we have increased the quarterly dividend by 35 percent.

RELEX Advances Gen AI Capabilities to Unlock Faster, Data-driven, Actionable Insights

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Artificial Intelligence, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Restaurant, Bar, Office Products, Apps, Applications, Convenience Store, Trucking, Rail, Transport, Other Technology, Software, Other Retail, Home Goods, Data Management, Supermarket, Online Retail, Technology, Specialty, Luxury, Discount, Variety, Department Stores, Food, Beverage, Fashion, Retail, OpenAI, Creativity, Online shopping

RELEX Solutions , provider of unified supply chain and retail planning solutions, today announced new, advanced capabilities with Rebot, the new RELEX Gen AI tool.

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  • RELEX Solutions , provider of unified supply chain and retail planning solutions, today announced new, advanced capabilities with Rebot, the new RELEX Gen AI tool.
  • Built on leading advancements in generative AI, Rebot leverages the capabilities of OpenAI GPT-4 and RELEX’s deep retail and supply chain expertise to boost productivity, creativity, and decision-making for RELEX customers.
  • RELEX is dedicated to the ongoing enhancement of Rebot, ensuring it remains at the forefront of retail technology innovation.
  • "Rebot was born out of our unwavering commitment to empower retail professionals with not just data, but actionable insights," said Mikko Kärkkäinen, CEO of RELEX Solutions.

Seize the Clean: Tineco’s Second Annual Trade-Up Event Awaits You!

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Technology, Discount, Variety, Pets, Home Goods, Hardware, Consumer, Retail, Consumer Electronics, Online Retail, Vacuum, Longevity, Life expectancy, Dust, PURE, Love, Campaign, Future, Multimedia, Oil

Tineco , a leader in smart home cleaning technology, is excited to announce its second annual Vacuum Trade-Up Campaign .

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  • Tineco , a leader in smart home cleaning technology, is excited to announce its second annual Vacuum Trade-Up Campaign .
  • By offering a seamless upgrade path to the latest in cleaning technology, we're not just selling a product; we're inviting you into the Tineco family.
  • After providing your details on our special Trade-Up landing page, you'll receive a welcome email with a special code.
  • For more details on the Vacuum Trade-Up Campaign and the PURE ONE Station Pet, please visit https://fr.tineco.com/ .

Dollar General Corporation Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2023 Results

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
Other Retail, Other Consumer, Supermarket, Discount, Variety, Women, Food, Beverage, Men, Retail, Family, Home Goods, Consumer, Tax, Growth, EPS, Telephone, Capital expenditure, Information, Transport, Investment, Depreciation, ID, Dollar General, Share repurchase, Video game

Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today reported financial results for its fiscal year 2023 fourth quarter (13 weeks) and fiscal year (52 weeks) ended February 2, 2024 (“fiscal 2023”).

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  • Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today reported financial results for its fiscal year 2023 fourth quarter (13 weeks) and fiscal year (52 weeks) ended February 2, 2024 (“fiscal 2023”).
  • Operating profit for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023 decreased 37.9% to $579.7 million compared to $933.2 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022.
  • Interest expense for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023 increased 3.1% to $77.1 million compared to $74.8 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022.
  • The effective income tax rate in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023 was 20.0% compared to 23.2% in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022.

Cencosud reinforces its corporate structure and creates a new Retail Ecosystem management team

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Discount, Variety, Department Stores, Wine & Spirits, Supermarket, Specialty, Home Goods, Food, Beverage, Fashion, Supply Chain Management, Retail, Real estate, Ecosystem, Innovation, Agility, CFO, Department store, Cencosud, Sustainability, Administration, Management, Home improvement

As of Monday, March 11, Cencosud S.A. has in place a new corporate organizational structure, with the purpose of accelerating its five-pillar strategic plan.

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  • As of Monday, March 11, Cencosud S.A. has in place a new corporate organizational structure, with the purpose of accelerating its five-pillar strategic plan.
  • This will be driven by an innovative culture that positions Cencosud as an industry leader and sets benchmarks at a global level.
  • Among the key changes disclosed by the Company is the creation of the new Corporate Management of Retail Ecosystem which will be led by Ricardo Bennett, who most recently was Department Stores Manager.
  • The corporate managements that now report to the CEO are: People, Administration and Finance, Real Estate, Retail Ecosystem, and Legal and Institutional Relations.