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Florida Is Latest State To Pass Autonomous Car Law

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Florida governor Ron DeSantis has signed a bill that allows autonomous cars to operate on the roads without requiring a human being to be behind the wheel, according to reports. Florida is now the third state to pass such a law, behind Texas and Michigan. The bill goes into effect on July 1. It’s less for vehicles that aren’t as heavy.

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Grocery Roundup: New Amazon Fresh Store, SpartanNash Puts Incentives In ‘Fast Lane,' Walmart On Autonomous Delivery

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It’s been a busy time in the grocery world this week, with digital innovation at the core of the headlines in the industry. The company, which currently operates 156 grocery stores, noted that the complimentary pickup is available on all Fast Lane orders that are at least $50, while half-off delivery is available on orders of more than $100.

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Amazon To Shut Down Free Sample Program

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Amazon is constantly testing and launching new offerings to innovate on behalf of customers,” an Amazon spokesperson said. “At Ron Wyden of Oregon, Chris Van Hollen of Maryland, Ed Markey of Massachusetts, Chris Coons of Delaware and Gary Peters of Michigan sent a letter Wednesday (Nov.

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Deep Dive: How Banks Use Digital Technologies To Outlast The Coronavirus

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Shifting In-Branch Operations. noted on its social media accounts that it would be shuttering many of its branches and changing its hours of operation, and American bank JPMorgan Chase announced plans to close about 20 percent of its locations. British FI Nationwide U.K. Digital Technologies Under COVID-19.

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GM Shutters Struggling Car-Sharing Unit Maven

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The service started in Ann Arbor, Michigan and spread to other metro areas. We’ve gained extremely valuable insights from operating our own car-sharing business,” Pamela Fletcher, GM’s vice president of global innovation, said in a statement. It’s a high-investment business and operational costs are high. and Toronto. “We

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Amazon Discontinues Free Sample Program

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Amazon is constantly testing and launching new offerings to innovate on behalf of customers,” an Amazon spokesperson said. “At Ron Wyden of Oregon, Chris Van Hollen of Maryland, Ed Markey of Massachusetts, Chris Coons of Delaware and Gary Peters of Michigan sent a letter Wednesday (Nov.

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Want To Build A Retail Experience? Get An Incubator

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Foot Locker has become the latest big brand to embrace the concept of retail incubators, joining such companies as Walmart and Target in hopes of fostering innovation that will translate into more sales and customer loyalty. Its tech incubator has given birth to tech innovations and entrepreneurial efforts, as PYMNTS has covered.

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