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JANUARY 12, 2021

Verizon , Verizon’s Skyward unit and UPS Flight Forward are teaming up to provide drone delivery for retail products using Verizon’s 4G LTE and 5G networks. The companies began testing the drones last year in Florida using Verizon’s 4G network and now plan to test them on Verizon’s new 5G Ultra Wideband network. “We

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DECEMBER 15, 2020

Also, the Mersho Brothers, who operate Shoe Palace, have been issued equity in Genesis so that they will have 20 percent ownership of the enlarged group in the U.S. The chain currently has 167 retail locations, most of them operating under the Shoe Palace flag. 31, 2019, according to the announcement.

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AUGUST 21, 2019

Retailers are looking to do more in smaller spaces, a trend that seems ready to increase during the holiday shopping season and beyond. Among the latest examples of that comes from kids’ eyewear retailer Fitz Frames , which offers face measurements via its mobile app, and a subscription commerce plan for consumers.

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JULY 2, 2020

The tech company, which has 271 retail shops in the United States, has recently closed 47 stores again, CNBC reported. Locations in California, Alabama, Idaho, Georgia, Oklahoma, Nevada and Louisiana are set to shutter on Thursday, while shops in Mississippi, Texas, Florida and Utah were shuttered as of Wednesday (July 1).

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

Anthony Hucker, CEO of Southeastern Grocers , a Jacksonville, Florida-based supermarket chain, told WSJ he placed orders for holiday hams and turkeys in June, July and August long before he typically does. We will never again operate our business as unprepared for something like this,” he said.

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MARCH 29, 2018

With several Toys R Us stores on the auction block, several national retailers have shown an interest in the embattled toy retailer’s brick-and-mortar locations. In Florida, for example, Target and Aldi are considering a store located near college campuses. Just under 60 “qualified bids” are under consideration, CNBC reported.

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OCTOBER 1, 2020

online grocery retailer Ocado is involved in a patent lawsuit over robotically-operated warehouse technology with robotics company AutoStore , Reuters reported. Automation is increasing in the retail world, with Kroger joining forces with Ocado last year in a deal to make 20 automated warehouse facilities.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2019

Postmates provides on-demand delivery choices from over 500,000 restaurants, convenience stores and grocery stores, in addition to traditional retailers. He also noted that the company was “thrilled to provide customers access to these restaurants in the 3,500+ cities we operate in.”. restaurants. million and 81 cents.

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AUGUST 10, 2018

Traditional retail locations, ranging from fashion and home furnishings to hardware and department stores, have been forced to make significant changes in the face of heightened competition from eCommerce giants like Amazon and omnichannel powerhouses, like Walmart and its online unit, Jet.com.

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JULY 21, 2020

As it begins a new period of growth, ALDI intends to open over 70 new retail locations by the conclusion of 2020. As it stands, the company operates 180 retail locations in Florida as well as Alabama. The grocer intends to break ground on its new Loxley, Alabama distribution center and regional headquarters next year.

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JUNE 25, 2020

As instances of the coronavirus increase in Texas, Apple will shutter seven of its Houston-vicinity retail locations once again. Apple closed shops again in North Carolina, Florida, Arizona and South Carolina last week for like rationale, and has reportedly re-shuttered a total of 18 retail locations across the U.S. “We

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NOVEMBER 15, 2019

Cashless payments firm USA Technologies (USAT) is expanding its partnership with amusement kiosk operator National Entertainment Network (NEN) to bring expanded cashless payment options to more vending machines and devices, the companies announced in a press release on Friday (Nov. and Puerto Rico.

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JULY 5, 2017

The retail giant has shared news that it will be opening a robotics-based warehouse in South Florida in 2018. The 850,000-square-foot facility will be staffed by robots, with 1,000 human workers handling operations. Amazon continues to make strides in its innovative eCommerce business.

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MAY 27, 2020

As The Wall Street Journal reported, the eatery hoped to avert a complete liquidation of its 98 locations in New York, the Mid-Atlantic, California, Illinois and Florida with a proposed $3 million sale of the business to Aurify Brands LLC. Effective today, we are pausing our operations, company-wide.

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

The Florida company’s app sets up video calls in which participants can do such things as draw together, read bedtime stories, solve puzzles and even visit museums. Texas-based retailer H?E?B, B, founded in 1905, now operates 350 stores throughout the state. In a fortunate move, the retailer launched the My H?E?B

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

The ruling meant that online retailers could be mandated to collect sales tax — and taxes can be levied by states on firms that do not have physical presence in those states. One consideration is the fact that economic presence within a state means that retailers have to collect and remit taxes in those states.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

Retailers statewide have been disappointing Floridians in the run up and cool down from Hurricane Irma. It was frustrating having to run around last minute,” noted one Florida consumer talking to an AP reporter. “By By delivery date it was already evacuation time. I didn’t know they were not going to come.”.

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AUGUST 24, 2017

that operates within Florida and Alabama, announced in April, and should allow for a greater capacity for […]. USAmeriBank is now live on financial service firm Finastra’s payment hub, which will enable the regional bank to implement new payment services and rails.

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MAY 28, 2018

The Verge reported that Best Buy Mobile stores were only contributing around 1 percent of overall revenue, while gobbling up more in operational costs than their full-sized counterparts. Outside of grocery, crafts retailer A.C. That’s according to Business Insider ; the retailer hasn’t been vocal about its upcoming closures.

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OCTOBER 31, 2019

Walmart has announced that customers in 2,000 locations in 29 states can use the retailer’s pickup service for their alcohol purchases. In states including California, Texas and Florida, shoppers can select from a variety of wine and beer options, including regional or local brands. That’s something worth raising a glass to.”.

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JULY 28, 2019

Supermarket giant Kroger and online grocery retailer Ocado are joining forces to build the second of 20 planned automated warehouse facilities. The $55 million center, expected to become operational in 2021, will measure up to 375,000 square feet and is expected to generate up to 400 new jobs.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2021

You’d be forgiven if the tug of war between hedge funds and retail investors – and the soaring and swooning over GameStop and Dogecoin – would be top of mind in anticipation of a bubble taking shape that will, at some point, see either deflation or a pop. Funds that have expertise in both companies operating in Asia and how U.S.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2018

Digitally native brands often test the retail waters with pop-up shops, and, after some offline success, they may expand their concepts with permanent locations. In preparation for the holiday season this year, the retailer has updated its website and also plans to have a larger array of electronics, toys and fashion products.

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OCTOBER 20, 2020

Amazon Fresh, a new physical retail concept from Amazon, is setting up shop in four locations in the Chicago market, the Chicago Tribune reported. Furthermore, Whole Foods Market lists new store openings In Sherman Oaks, California; Sunnyvale, California and Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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AUGUST 14, 2020

The 560-store chain, located mainly in the southeast, showed a drop in total retail sales for the 13-week period ended Aug. Total retail sales decreased approximately 35 percent for its second quarter. Operating expenses for the 13 weeks ended Aug. 1, 2020 of $893.2 million compared to $1,378.2 million in 2019. 1 decreased $141.8

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JUNE 25, 2020

Disney may have thought reopening Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida next month was a good idea. But as of Wednesday (June 23), more than 7,000 people had signed a petition to postpone the scheduled resumption of operations on July 11 as the number of COVID-19 cases is rising, Reuters reported.

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JANUARY 14, 2020

Open-air shopping centers – also called strip malls or strip centers – are replacing malls as retail juggernauts, offering necessities like grocery stores, hair salons and dentists, The Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday (Jan.14). The Jericho, New York company owns and operates open-air shopping centers. million for a 48.5

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DECEMBER 12, 2019

As grocers test out different approaches to get products to shoppers in a more efficient manner, food retailers are betting big on small warehouses to shore up their growing delivery operations. Kroger, which is reportedly the country’s largest supermarket operator, is making larger distribution centers for delivery.

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APRIL 2, 2018

As Toys R Us winds down its operations, it is no longer accepting eCommerce orders through its website. Instead, the retailer is directing customers to liquidation sales at its brick-and-mortar stores for both its namesake and Babies R Us brands, industry news source Chain St ore Age reported.

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MAY 11, 2020

On the same day AutoNation , the Florida car retailer, reported a net loss of $232 million from operations in the first quarter, its CEO said it has returned $79 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. Founded in 1996, the company has more than 360 retail outlets. 1 AutoNation had 26,000 employees.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Century 21 is a “a pioneer in the development of the off-price department store,” according to the announcement, which noted that the retailer is especially geared toward high-end merchandise and “everyday basics” for women, men and children. Century 21 stores announced on Sept.

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MARCH 9, 2017

— was acquired by Flagship, a Florida-based community bank, for $175 million. “We Community banks can also play the fintech game. BankMobile — the digital bank, formerly a division of Customers Bancorp Inc. We are an independent bank,” said Luvleen Sidhu, BankMobile’s co-founder, regarding the acquisition. “We

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FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Brick-and-mortar retailers are opening smaller-scale locations packed with technology designed to meet the needs of shoppers in cities. The retailer said that “almost 90%” of the selections in the store were chosen to meet the needs of Mansion House customers. billion by 2024 from £18.5 billion last year per IGD.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2020

It would make sense that the supermarket business might be immune from the cross-currents of retailing in 2020. Three regional players in the organic food retail business — where Whole Foods and parent Amazon rule — have declared bankruptcy over the past month. based natural foods retailer is the third significant U.S.

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MAY 2, 2019

Convenience store operator 7-Eleven is launching beer and cider delivery in select U.S. Louis, Missouri; and Tampa, Florida. Customers can place their beer orders via the 7Now app. ” According to Fortune , the company will test the service in 18 markets: Austin, Texas; Charlotte, North Carolina; Chicago, Illinois; Dallas-Ft.

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JULY 20, 2016

Internet Retailer is reporting that grocery delivery service Shipt is adding alcohol to its list of shoppable products. Come July 27, customers in the Orlando area will be eligible to get their drink on courtesy of Shipt and partnering retailer ABC Fine Wine & Spirits , which operates 150 locations across Florida.

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OCTOBER 11, 2018

“Prime Now delivery continues to be a hit with our customers and we’re excited to introduce the service in five new cities plus more neighborhoods in the San Francisco Bay Area,” Whole Foods Market’s executive vice president of operations, Christina Minardi, said in the announcement. Florida and New York are competitive markets for grocery.

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