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Oklahoma City, Okla. and Greensboro, N.C. Take Top Spots for Flu Activity

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Wednesday, February 27, 2019
Seniors, Convenience store, Women, Discount, Variety, Health, Infectious diseases, Pharmaceutical, Other Health, Baby, Maternity, Children, Parenting, Teens, Retail, Consumer, Family, General Health, MEN, Viruses, Influenza, Infectious diseases, Medical specialties, Flu season, Seasonality, Influenza A virus subtype H1N1, Walgreens, Influenza A virus subtype H3N2

The Walgreens Flu Index is a weekly report developed to provide state- and market-specific information regarding flu activity, and ranks those states and markets experiencing the highest incidences of influenza across the country.

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  • The Walgreens Flu Index is a weekly report developed to provide state- and market-specific information regarding flu activity, and ranks those states and markets experiencing the highest incidences of influenza across the country.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190227005132/en/
    Walgreens Flu Index for week ending February 23, 2019 (Graphic: Business Wire)
    Now in its fifth flu season, the Walgreens Flu Index was developed as a tool for consumers, health officials and the media to track flu activity in their area, and it continues to be an indicator of flu activity and important reminder to take preventive measures, such as receiving a flu shot, to stay healthy throughout the flu season.
  • The Walgreens Flu Index is compiled using the drugstore chains weekly retail prescription data for antiviral medications used to treat influenza across Walgreens and Duane Reade locations nationwide.
  • In addition to the top markets and states, the Flu Index also ranks the markets and states experiencing the greatest gains in activity on a week-over-week basis.

Walmart Announces New Plastic Packaging Waste Reduction Commitments

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Tuesday, February 26, 2019
Discount, Variety, Manufacturing, Packaging, Philanthropy, Environment, Retail, Supermarket, Foundation, Retailers, Industrial ecology, Articles, Walmart, Contents, Recycling, Waste minimisation, Plastic pollution

Walmart today issued a bold new set of plastic waste reduction commitments by leveraging its massive private brand program.

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  • Walmart today issued a bold new set of plastic waste reduction commitments by leveraging its massive private brand program.
  • During the forum, Walmart encouraged its national brand suppliers to make similar packaging commitments through the retailers Project Gigaton platform.
  • Walmarts aspiration is to achieve zero plastic waste by taking actions across its business and working with suppliers to use less plastic, recycle more and support innovations to improve plastic waste reduction systems.
  • In setting our own plastic waste reduction goals, P&G understands that driving meaningful change in this space will require collaboration.

Apex Order Pick-Up Station Receives 2019 Kitchen Innovations Award From National Restaurant Association

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Tuesday, February 26, 2019
Convenience store, Catalog, Department Stores, Discount, Variety, Technology, Luxury, Online Retail, Supply chain management, Internet, Restaurant, Bar, Home Goods, Office Products, Mobile, Wireless, Retail, Cosmetics, Food, Beverage, Specialty, Supermarket, Tobacco, Wine & Spirits, Other Retail, National Restaurant Association, Foodservice, Apex, National Rifle Association, Human behavior, Articles, Broadcasting

The AXCESS 2000.H Pick-Up Station from Apex Supply Chain Technologies has received a prestigious 2019 Kitchen Innovations (KI) Award from the National Restaurant Association (NRA).

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  • The AXCESS 2000.H Pick-Up Station from Apex Supply Chain Technologies has received a prestigious 2019 Kitchen Innovations (KI) Award from the National Restaurant Association (NRA).
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190226005752/en/
    The AXCESS 2000.H Pick-Up Station from Apex Supply Chain Technologies has received a prestigious 2019 Kitchen Innovations Award from the National Restaurant Association.
  • It is the industrys first heated, self-serve order pick-up station.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    The Apex device clearly addresses the issues created by in-store order pick-up, said Foster F. Frable, Jr., FCSI Associate AIA, a 2019 KI Award judge and president of foodservice consultancy Clevenger, Frable, LaVallee.

Autowini, the Largest Used-Car Marketplace for Korean Vehicles, Is Leading Its Market Share in Latin America

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Tuesday, February 26, 2019
Discount, Variety, Online Retail, Automotive, Aftermarket, Other Automotive, Retail, Other Retail, Americas, Guatemala, Northern Triangle of Central America, Republics, Countries, Latin America, Geography of North America

According to the recent report, Autowini leads used car import market in Latin American regions like Chile, Guatemala, etc.

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  • According to the recent report, Autowini leads used car import market in Latin American regions like Chile, Guatemala, etc.
  • Also, it shows over 50% of market share in Guatemala, Honduras, Georgia, Azerbaijan, and Armenia.
  • Indeed, CEO Jiyoung Han said the company would invest in setting up local offices more than ten regions to dominate used car import market share in Latin America and Africa.
  • Autowini has been leading traditional used car export market transition to online platform for Korean vehicles.

Trader Joe’s and Costco Top Amazon in Customer Satisfaction, ACSI Data Show

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Tuesday, February 26, 2019
Convenience store, Other Consumer, Department Stores, Discount, Variety, Online Retail, Retail, Fashion, Food, Beverage, Supermarket, Consumer, Services marketing, Business, Marketing, Microeconomics, Customer satisfaction, ACSI, Retail, Customer, Trader Joe's, American Customer Satisfaction Index

There is a slump in customer satisfaction in every category of the retail sector, says David VanAmburg, Managing Director at the ACSI.

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  • There is a slump in customer satisfaction in every category of the retail sector, says David VanAmburg, Managing Director at the ACSI.
  • This widespread deterioration in retail customer satisfaction is due, at least in part, to underwhelming customer service.
  • The internet remains the preferred method of shopping for consumers despite falling 2.4 percent to an ACSI score of 80.
  • While customer satisfaction with supermarkets sinks 1.3 percent to an ACSI score of 78, two companies make strides: Trader Joes and Wegmans.

Bounteous Announces Acquia Collaboration and Google Analytics Integration to Deliver ‘Insight-Driven Journeys’

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Monday, February 25, 2019
Education, University, Department Stores, Discount, Variety, Technology, Online Retail, Data management, Internet, Software, Transport, Other Transport, Home Goods, Mobile, Wireless, Manufacturing, Logistics, Supply chain management, Packaging, Other Manufacturing, Social media, Automotive, Professional services, Consulting, Retail, Communications, Cosmetics, Advertising, Fashion, Marketing, Food, Beverage, Public relations, Investor relations, Other Communications, Other Retail, General Automotive, World Wide Web, Computing, Digital media, Acquia, Content management systems, Drupal, Personalization, BigQuery, Google Analytics, Google, Draft:Bounteous

Bounteous brings this powerful, new offering to life by integrating Acquias journey orchestration and personalization engines ( Acquia Journey and Acquia Lift ) with the Google Marketing Platform, starting with Google Analytics 360 and BigQuery to execute deep quantitative analysis.

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  • Bounteous brings this powerful, new offering to life by integrating Acquias journey orchestration and personalization engines ( Acquia Journey and Acquia Lift ) with the Google Marketing Platform, starting with Google Analytics 360 and BigQuery to execute deep quantitative analysis.
  • By combining analytics data with web personalization, Bounteous is using unified data profiles to drive business results, said Tom Richardson, VP of strategic partnerships at Acquia.
  • Were delighted to be able to strengthen ties with Bounteous, an Acquia Preferred Partner, through this solution for Insight-Driven Journeys.
  • Bounteous is an Acquia Preferred Partner and holds 12 Acquia Grand Master certifications and 60 Drupal developer certifications, maintaining the most accreditations of any organization outside of Acquia.

Hardee’s® Partners with YETI to Launch the Rise and Shine® Mug Club™ and a Chance to Unlock a Year of Free Coffee

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Monday, February 25, 2019
Women, Entertainment, Discount, Variety, Online Retail, Restaurant, Bar, General Entertainment, Children, Parenting, Teens, Retail, Communications, Advertising, Marketing, Food, Beverage, Public relations, Investor relations, Consumer, Family, MEN, Coffee culture, Mug, Teaware, Rise and Shine, Shine, Food and drink, Songs

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190225005240/en/

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190225005240/en/
    Hardee's Rise and Shine Mug Club (Photo: Business Wire)
    To celebrate the launch, Hardees is announcing the Hardees Rise and Shine Mug Club, a partnership with beloved retail brand YETI, where customers can join the club with purchase of limited-edition Hardees Rise and Shine coffee mugs.
  • By participating in the Hardees Rise and Shine Mug Club, the first 100 people to purchase mugs from www.hardeesriseandshine.com will receive a Hardees Rise and Shine Mug Club membership card for free coffee for a year at participating Hardees locations.
  • Hardees Rise and Shine Mug Club is a spin on an age-old breakfast tradition at our restaurants, and were thrilled to introduce this to a new generation of consumers.
  • Hardees Rise and Shine YETI mugs will be available for $24.99 plus tax + shipping and handling, while supplies last at www.hardeesriseandshine.com .

Payless Board Approves up to $25 Million of DIP Financing from Certain Term Loan Lenders

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Saturday, February 23, 2019
Department Stores, Discount, Variety, Professional services, Finance, Retail, Fashion, Payless ShoeSource, Pay Less, Retailers, Retailing, Trade

Payless ShoeSource (Payless or the "Company") today announced that the Payless Board of Directors has authorized the Company to seek court approval of up to $25 million in debtor-in-possession (DIP) financing, which will be provided by certain of the Companys existing lenders.

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  • Payless ShoeSource (Payless or the "Company") today announced that the Payless Board of Directors has authorized the Company to seek court approval of up to $25 million in debtor-in-possession (DIP) financing, which will be provided by certain of the Companys existing lenders.
  • Stephen Marotta, Chief Restructuring Officer of Payless, said, After reviewing multiple proposals, we have chosen a financing plan that will enhance our ability to serve our customers and support suppliers worldwide.
  • Once approved, the funds will be available to finance the cost of goods, shipping and freight in order to augment the ongoing liquidation sales.
  • Founded in 1956, today Payless serves millions of customers through its extensive global network spanning 36 countries worldwide.

Publix Managers Honored at Retail Conference

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Friday, February 22, 2019
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Last night, Publix Super Markets recognized 12 managers during the companys retail operations conference.

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  • Last night, Publix Super Markets recognized 12 managers during the companys retail operations conference.
  • Were so proud of their accomplishments and contributions to our great company, said Publix President Kevin Murphy.
  • Publix is privately owned and operated by its more than 200,000 employees, with 2017 sales of $34.6 billion.
  • Currently, Publix has 1,213 stores in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina and Virginia.