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Why Consumer Electronics E-tailers are Betting Big on Commerce Personalization

Retail TouchPoints

Consumer electronics is a rather crowded space with a swarm of brands trying to make their presence felt in every category — from wearables to televisions and headphones to laptops. The same holds true for consumer electronics retailers. Sarath Jarugula is the Chief Product and Technology Officer at Algonomy.

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Best Buy Battles E-Waste with Recycle-by-Mail Technology Boxes

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Best Buy will simplify responsible recycling of tablets, cords, keyboards and other electronics with a nationwide pilot of its new prepaid Technology Recycling Box. The Technology Recycling Box will be a carbon-neutral service, in line with Best Buy’s goal of achieving zero net emissions by 2040. “We

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Best Buy Expands Beyond Electronics Into New Categories Including Skincare

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Following a March 2022 announcement that it planned to expand beyond its roots in electronics, Best Buy is entering new categories including health and wellness, outdoor living and transportation. Best Buy has been diversifying its reach in other ways over the past few months.

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Good Food Holdings Opens Connected Store Powered by Smart Carts and Electronic Shelf Tags

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The Bristol Farms store will use Instacart’s Caper Cart technology, which enables smart carts equipped with scales, sensors, touchscreens and computer vision to power scanless technology that lets shoppers browse the store and check out without needing to manually scan items.

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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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Central Co-op completes electronic shelf edge labels rollout

TalkingRetail

Central Co-op, has announced the successful rollout of electronic shelf edge labels (ESELs) in 260 stores. The technology marks a significant advancement in the retail industry - streamlining operations, enhancing customer experience and driving sustainable practices.

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Lidl GB Adopts Electronic Shelf Labels in Nationwide Rollout

365 Retail

Lidl GB has embarked on a transformative journey, announcing a switch from traditional paper pricing tags to Electronic Shelf Labels (ESL) across its entire network of stores. The post Lidl GB Adopts Electronic Shelf Labels in Nationwide Rollout appeared first on Retail News and Events.