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SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

The worlds of drones and 5G mobile network technology – two of the most promising trends in digital payments and commerce – are colliding. UPS , too, is going down the drone path – one that Amazon pioneered for retail delivery uses – and is seeking a certification to operate commercial drone flights. The company applied to the U.S.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2018

While 90 percent of the company’s revenue comes from online sales per the Times , Glossier’s ethos is that it is not led by either brick-and-mortar retail or eCommerce. Weiss sees the company as “emotional commerce,” meaning at art and discovery is still central to retail. And online retail sales may hit $123.73

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FEBRUARY 7, 2020

Brick-and-mortar retailers are testing convenience store designs that let consumers skip the checkout line and pay for their purchases with their mobile phones. 7-Eleven President and CEO Joe DePinto said in an announcement , “Retail technology is evolving at a rapid pace, and customer expectations are driving the evolution.

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NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Retail innovation comes from various places – and for the new decade, that includes quick-service restaurants (QSRs), the site of massive technological change. Self-service kiosks have been gaining popularity, and cutting-edge technology like biometrics is starting to be integrated. Contactless Payments.

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APRIL 23, 2020

As talk turns to reopening retail it’s becoming painfully clear that the business timeline and the consumer timeline don’t match. And that could be devastating news for the retail sector most in need of a grand reopening: malls. It is a real concern for consumers and a potential hindrance to retail recovery. Stores like T.J.

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DECEMBER 26, 2018

It has been a busy year in the world of mobile commerce, particularly with retail apps. Below, PYMNTS rounds up the top trends of the year and sheds light on how retailers are tapping into mobile apps to make the shopping experience more convenient and less time consuming for shoppers. Apps As Mobile Ordering Tools.

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APRIL 13, 2020

In what appears to be an unprecedented move, an industry trade association is stepping in to help restart a retail community hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. 14 to 20, all aimed at salvaging fourth-quarter buying decisions among retailers. These three virtual market weeks can help answer member and toy community needs.

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DECEMBER 10, 2019

The world of quick service restaurants (QSRs) is where it’s at when it comes to so much retail innovation these days. are now adding this new technology and by the end of 2019 roughly a quarter of locations nationwide will have it in place,” the company said. Domino’s stores across the U.S. Domino’s stores across the U.S.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2018

To that end, 7-Eleven said earlier this week that is debuting scan-and-go options at 14 of its Dallas-based stores, with the goal of bringing that technology to additional locations through 2019. Scan-and-go technology fit into the retailer’s overall business strategy by addressing a specific problem, said Singh.

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MARCH 8, 2019

Retailers are bringing omnichannel experiences to consumers by bridging the worlds of online and brick-and-mortar commerce through offerings such as buy-online-pickup-in-store (BOPIS). Following that trend, Fast fashion apparel retailer rue21 recently announced it plans to bring the offering to more than 700 stores.

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APRIL 9, 2019

Retail innovation labs – incubators or tech hubs – aren’t confined to operations run by the likes of Amazon or Walmart. A new lab store from 7-Eleven underscores the innovation wave that is taking place in the convenience store sector of retail – a sector ripe for change, disruption and growth. stores with the innovation.

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MARCH 29, 2019

As it stands, the quick-service pizza chain has more than 15,900 stores in over 85 markets around the world and over half of its global retail sales are through international locations. As it stands, Dynamic Yield enables over 300 brands that span verticals such as retail, finance and travel across six continents.

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MAY 7, 2019

Walmart is the latest example of the power of pets in retail — a power that is having significant influence among various merchants competing for the loyalty and dollars of pet owners. As well, if done well, pet retail can serve to increase foot traffic into bricks-and-mortar stores at a time when it is dearly needed.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

In the meantime, the digital, mobile, delivery and other innovations that are taking place in this sector are also promising to impact retailers and the consumers who shop not only with mom-and-pop stores but with the bigger chains. The latest example of that comes from one of the biggest retail chains out there — Walmart.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

Komal said that what distinguishes Zohr from other players is the proprietary in-house technology it has built to power the business. And it is not necessarily just a tire retailer – Komal said it is more of a logistics company that also happens to sell and install tires. and avoid the trek to a garage.

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AUGUST 20, 2020

A representative for the eCommerce retailer said in a statement cited by the outlet that it “did not implement a hiring freeze, and the pace for hiring across Alexa and our Devices organization continues to be very strong. And, in other Amazon news, the retailer is continuing its strong clamp-down on counterfeit items.

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JANUARY 7, 2020

The online marketplace company wants to eventually be able to use AI technology on descriptions, where a user could give basic details and the AI would flesh out the description. It also says that its platform and algorithms have a 95 percent accuracy rate and were built with Firebase, a Google platform. New Financing.

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OCTOBER 22, 2020

No other platform features the PICKUP Good Guys, a curated network of vetted independent contractors delivering big and heavy goods, enabling PICKUP to provide retailers greater value across their assortment than any other solution on the market today,” she said. Postmates was launched in 2011 and is based in Silicon Valley.

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MARCH 22, 2019

Online brands are stepping into the world of brick-and-mortar, opening their own physical locations to help consumers experience their concepts in real life with the help of digital technology. The brand’s latest chapter will include taking a leap into the world of brick-and-mortar with the help of technology-enabled storefronts.

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JANUARY 19, 2018

A popular eCommerce retailer, which has been called the “Costco for millennials,” is attracting potential investors, according to The New York Post. With warehouses in New Jersey, Dallas, Las Vegas and Atlanta, Boxed offers bulk-sized products similar to those found at big warehouse retailers like Costco Wholesale.

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MAY 27, 2020

The retailer said it filed voluntary petitions in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas – Dallas Division to pursue the reorganization. Tuesday Morning foresees shuttering roughly 230 of 687 retail locations, with the store closure process set to occur during the summer.

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JULY 5, 2019

Retailers are bolstering their supply chains in China as they seek to enhance their service and offer customers fresh products. The post also pointed out that the retailer invested over RMB 700 million – which is approximately $100 million – to create the South China Fresh Food Distribution Center. Other Brick-and-Mortar News.

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MARCH 15, 2019

The announcement from the mobile network provider serves as the latest demonstration that 5G is coming, and that retailers and payment services providers should get ready to operate in the 5G world. As PYMNTS has reported , Verizon plans to bring its 5G technology to 30 U.S. 5G Potential. Verizon’s 5G Play. cities by the end of 2019.

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AUGUST 10, 2017

Retailing giant Walmart is expanding the use of its Scan & Go mobile app, which is already being tested in around 12 stores in Arkansas, Florida, Texas and Georgia, to include ten more brick-and-mortar locations. Walmart will use internal metrics and customer feedback to gauge how the tech resonates with retail shoppers, noted the report.

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OCTOBER 29, 2018

Today’s coverage includes new data that speaks to SMB frustrations with financial institutions, along with a new and high-profile tech test store for retail. Sam’s Club Launches High-Tech Test Store in Dallas. Welcome to Five at Five, your daily look at the payments and commerce news of the day.

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JUNE 22, 2016

There was plenty of excitement in the retail sector after TWICE broke the news in January that an outside investor had acquired the iconic Circuit City brand, with plans to revive the business and open anywhere from 5,000 to 10,000 new locations over the next five years. And then, nothing.

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MARCH 19, 2018

As growth of Target -branded payment cards has slowed, the retailer is beginning to experiment with a new rewards program: Dubbed “Target Red,” the new program will not be linked to a debit or credit card , The Star Tribune reported. “We We know not everyone wants another credit card,” Joshua Thomas, a Target spokesman, told the newspaper. “So,

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JUNE 15, 2020

The COVID-19 era has given these technologies the potential to not only reduce frictions in the shopping experience but also to make it much safer. Technologies To Aid At-Risk Shoppers. Sam’s Club has adapted its existing technology platforms to accommodate seniors and other at-risk groups. Toward The Future.

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MARCH 6, 2017

The new Neiman Marcus store in Dallas-Fort Worth is both very much like — and completely different from — the 42 other Neiman Marcus stores scattered throughout the United States. Those all have to be part of the experience, and that is what we are thinking about when we think about new technology.”. What’s Next.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2018

To that end, some brick-and-mortar retailers have begun to offer rewards programs for the very first time to bring shoppers through their doors. Retailers are taking new approaches to the way they attract customers. eCommerce retailer Amazon , for instance, has opened the Amazon 4-star Store in New York City.

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JANUARY 4, 2019

To contend with technology threats from China, two U.S. The bill, which aims to create an Office of Critical Technologies and Security, was a bipartisan effort by U.S. Warner said in a press release that “we need a whole-of-government technology strategy to protect U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) and U.S.

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JANUARY 9, 2019

That could give the country an edge when it comes to showcasing payment and commerce uses of the mobile network technology — and provide the rest of the world with an example of what might not work so well with 5G-enabled features. A big part of the 5G pitch involves its retail capabilities. China and Japan.

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JANUARY 29, 2018

IKEA has already been experimenting with both technologies. Last month, it tested virtual reality at a Dallas, Texas, store opening to help shoppers fully experience IKEA and its offerings. Last September, the Swedish furniture firm launched its new app , IKEA Place, to help customers virtually try before they buy.

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AUGUST 15, 2017

While the retail industry is undergoing its transformation, there’s one clear winner on both brick-and-mortar and eCommerce delivery services. Today’s retail practically demands an easy delivery option. Here are the numbers: $3.4 billion | Amount Aldi plans to invest to bring increase its U.S.

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MARCH 7, 2019

To make purchases online and in brick-and-mortar stores, consumers are tapping into technology such as mobile phones and voice assistants. From Jetson to Kohl’s Corporation , merchants and technology providers are tapping into remote payments technology for commerce. Approximately one-quarter – or 24.6

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APRIL 22, 2020

It turns out social distancing isn’t just a government order, but is also a real concern to consumers – and a potential hindrance to retail recovery. After all, some states have already set guidelines for retail reopenings ranging from in the next few days to mid-May. Thus, retail shopping will see no ray of light soon.

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MARCH 5, 2019

In an effort to make Scan & Go a bit quicker, Sam’s Club, owned by retailing giant Walmart, has developed and is testing an app that uses a camera for a mobile shopping experience, identifying products in consumers’ baskets rather than barcodes. The concept will be tested beginning this spring through the Sam’s Club Now app.

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