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California Bans All Plastic Bags, Strengthening Decade-Old Law

Retail TouchPoints

California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a bill banning retailers from offering any type of plastic bag to customers at the point of sale. 1, 2026, is designed to close a loophole in the plastic bag ban that was passed by the California legislature in 2014 and affirmed by voters in a 2016 referendum, according to the AP.

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How H&M took workforce planning to the next level

Inside Retail

This capability was extended in 2014 to allow for basic function planning and then again in 2016 to provide dashboard capabilities for management teams. “We Managers are able to enjoy a real-time view of retail activity across more 5000 points of sale.

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5 Practical Use Cases for Mobile Point of Sale

RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

Business Insider reported , in 2016, that there would be 27.7 million mobile point-of-sale (POS) devices in the U.S. Below are five practical use cases for retail-based mobile point-of-sale. Of course, that doesn’t mean that all of them will be retail-centric.

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Starbucks Debuts ‘Inclusive Spaces Framework’ Store in Washington, D.C.

Retail TouchPoints

Creating Inclusive Store Environments Starbucks has been moving toward greater inclusivity for several years, including the formation of a Disability Advocacy Partner Network for Starbucks employees that’s been in place since 2016; eight Signing Stores , joining the first store that opened in Washington, D.C.

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How CPGs Can Use Location Data to Spur Growth

Retail TouchPoints

From the point-of-sale to stock information, the retail industry is brimming with data. Yet these data points are only part of the story. Awareness of consumer behavior in the offline retail world can help brands drive sales, find ideal customers, and innovate. Use Location Data to Better Understand your Audience.

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Melbourne restaurant Calia collapses, owing $2 million to hospitality platform Liven

Inside Retail

Launched by entrepreneur Jason Chang in 2016, Calia boasts gourmet cuisine prepared by chefs with Michelin-starred pedigree. The platform also offers point of sale integrations, table ordering, and pickup and delivery solutions.

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5 Practical Use Cases for Mobile Point of Sale

RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

Business Insider reported , in 2016, that there would be 27.7 million mobile point-of-sale (POS) devices in the U.S. Below are five practical use cases for retail-based mobile point-of-sale. Of course, that doesn’t mean that all of them will be retail-centric.