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7-Eleven Plans 500 New ‘Food-Forward’ Stores by 2027

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Seven & i Holdings , parent company of 7-Eleven , plans to open 500 new “food-forward” convenience stores between 2025 and 2027. We built these stores with our customers’ sentiments in mind,” DePinto added. Since then, 7-Eleven has been using the stores as innovation testing grounds for the entire chain. “We

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Striking the Balance Between Fraud Prevention and Seamless Customer Experiences

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Today, nearly two-thirds of adult consumers globally use digital payments, and by 2027, digital revenue is predicted to exceed $14.9 In fact, chargeback requests are expected to reach $41 billion by 2027. Building trust is crucial, and customers shouldn’t feel overwhelmed by overly complex security measures.

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How Retailers Can Use AI to Improve Customer Experience and Build Trust

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trillion by 2027 – representing over 20% of overall retail sales. With the sector continuing to experience accelerated growth, major retailers are looking for ways to maintain and build trust while dramatically improving customer experience and orchestrating cohesive customer journeys. In the U.S.,

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Advance Auto Parts Plans 30 New Stores in 2025, Promises More Expansion

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stores this year, moving toward a goal of adding at least 100 new locations through 2027. Advance also is seeking to enhance the customer experience with investments in IT infrastructure, equipment, store repairs and improved inventory and delivery, as well as additional training for associates at existing stores.

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How Jointly Leverages AI and Journaling App Data to Fine-Tune Cannabis Product Recommendations

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This type of education-heavy customer service is particularly needed in the cannabis industry, which has experienced rapid growth in recent years. billion by 2027, according to research from Retail TouchPoints sister publication MJBiz. retail marijuana sales are projected to climb from approximately $38.4 billion in 2024 to $53.5

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Investor Group Buys Back Southeastern Grocers Banners from Aldi

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For its part, Aldi plans to complete its conversion plans, announced in March 2024 , changing approximately 220 Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket stores to the Aldi format during a multi-year conversion process that is slated to conclude in 2027.

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Holiday Shopping Trends and Payments Innovations: Experience as Competitive Advantage

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Mobile-first consumers: With 91% of shoppers using a smartphone to make purchases, mobile commerce sales are expected to account for 62% of all retail sales by 2027. Morgan clients can seamlessly, securely and efficiently accept payments in ways that redefine the path to purchase and create uniquely rewarding customer experiences.