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The Global Reach and Sustainable Impact of Green RFID Technology

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The solution may be a small but mighty technology that is already developed and in use: RFID chips. What RFID Technology will do for the Retail Sector RFID stands for “radio frequency identification.” The critical insight RFID technology provides is whether or not a product is successful.

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Ron Johnson’s Enjoy Technology Files for Bankruptcy, Set to be Sold

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Ron Johnson, CEO and co-founder of Enjoy Technology. Six years later, Johnson might answer that question differently — his “commerce-at-home” startup Enjoy Technology filed for bankruptcy on June 29, 2022, after a series of setbacks including staffing shortages and dwindling liquidity. His response: “Going to JCPenney.”

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Guarding the Retail Fortress: Cybersecurity Challenges and Network Interruption Risks

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Cyberattacks and network outages can disrupt operations and erode customer loyalty. This article delves into the evolving threat landscape, examining the impact of these disruptions on retail operations and exploring proactive measures for safeguarding businesses, customer data and reputations.

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Reuters: Kroger and Albertsons Seek Sale of Up to 300 Stores to Ease Merger Concerns

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They would be spread across all regions where the retailers operate, including the Pacific Northwest, Southern California, Phoenix and Chicago. FTC Chair Lina Khan has cited the failure of divestitures in the 2014 Albertsons and Safeway merger as a reason for the agency to be skeptical about the merits of such a move.

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DRINKS Sells Wine Insiders Brand to Focus on Core Alcohol Ecommerce Tech

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Alcohol ecommerce solution DRINKS has sold the Wine Insiders brand, which it acquired in 2014, to the new brand management firm Full Glass Wine Co. Wine Insider marks the second acquisition for Full Glass following the purchase of the DTC operating assets of wine and lifestyle brand Winc.com from Amass Brands Group. ” .

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Cooler Screens Sues Walgreens for Ending Smart Door Agreement

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In-store digital media startup Cooler Screens is suing Walgreens , previously one of the highest-profile adopters of its technology, which integrates smart screens onto cooler doors to power in-store advertising. The company also has agreements in place with Kroger and Circle K.

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How Speeding up Chargeback Resolutions can Boost Retailers’ Profits

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There’s no doubt that preventing and streamlining chargebacks significantly benefits retailers, but companies should also consider a comprehensive strategy around collaboration and technology to reduce the risk of chargebacks, improve operations and ultimately reap dividends in the form of increased profitability and customer loyalty.