Will Virtual Reality Pass the Sickness Test?
Will Virtual Reality Pass the Sickness Test?
November 22, 2019  |  Innovation

New, emerging and increasingly popular technologies go through a few tests on their way to more mainstream acceptance. Are they efficient? Are they secure? Are...

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Toy Retail Innovations: Walmart Launches ‘Toy Lab’; Target Teams With Toys R Us
Toy Retail Innovations: Walmart Launches ‘Toy Lab’; Target Teams With Toys R Us
November 22, 2019  |  Retail

It’s that time of year: toy-buying season. Things have changed for that retail and consumer tradition, though, and toys serve as a constant source of...

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People’s Bank Of China Tightens Regs On Shanghai Crypto Trading
People’s Bank Of China Tightens Regs On Shanghai Crypto Trading
November 22, 2019  |  Cryptocurrency

The central bank in China has started a fresh suppression campaign on crypto in the country’s financial hub of Shanghai after President Xi Jinping said...

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Jet To Discontinue NYC Fresh Food Delivery
Jet To Discontinue NYC Fresh Food Delivery
November 22, 2019  |  Retail

With another indication that the urban-focused site is scaling back, the Jet subsidiary of Walmart is concluding its fresh-food delivery business only a year after...

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Betting On A Big Mall Fizzle
Betting On A Big Mall Fizzle
November 22, 2019  |  Sizzle/Fizzle

The holidays are approaching. The money that comes into retailers’ coffers at brick-and-mortar locations will filter up to pay the landlord; the landlord will stay...

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Retail Pulse: Chipotle Mexican Grill Unveils Alexa Skill; Kroger Goes Back To Basics
Retail Pulse: Chipotle Mexican Grill Unveils Alexa Skill; Kroger Goes Back To Basics
November 22, 2019  |  Retail

Retailers are tapping into voice technology to help consumers order their favorite products such as restaurant takeout as they expand their artificial intelligence (AI) strategies. Chipotle...

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Why DTC Is A Better Path Than A Marketplace For Bespoke Offerings
Why DTC Is A Better Path Than A Marketplace For Bespoke Offerings
November 22, 2019  |  Retail

When it comes to their pets, Americans are more than willing to shell out impressively large sums of cash. In 2018, American consumers spent $70 billion...

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Walmart Amazon Whole Paycheck: Expansions In Grocery, Entertainment
Walmart Amazon Whole Paycheck: Expansions In Grocery, Entertainment
November 22, 2019  |  Walmart Amazon whole paycheck

As the spending season gets into gear with Black Friday looming on the horizon, the action is getting more interesting in the Walmart-Amazon race for the...

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Retail Sales Drop In Canada For First Time In Three Months
Retail Sales Drop In Canada For First Time In Three Months
November 22, 2019  |  Retail

With a less-than-anticipated decline, retail sales in Canada dropped in September for the first time in three months. Statistics Canada noted that retailers sold 0.1...

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