Innovation

Innovation generally refers to changing processes or creating more effective processes, products and ideas. For businesses, this could mean implementing new ideas, creating dynamic products or improving your existing services.

(source: business.gov.au)

Innovation
Walmart Tests Same-Day Grocery Delivery In China
November 21, 2018

Walmart is piloting same-day grocery delivery in China via a new service called Walmart To Go. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily...

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Snap Launches Partner Program To Help Brands Create AR Lenses
November 19, 2018

Snap, the maker of the disappearing messaging app Snapchat, announced Monday (Nov. 19) a partner program aimed at making it easier for brands to use and pay for augmented reality (AR) lenses. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Retail Innovation Has Changed — Can SMBs Keep Up?
November 09, 2018

It’s not your father’s customer loyalty anymore. The ascent of eCommerce and the digital tools that support it have made it easier — in both theory and practice — for retailers to not only see how consumers browse and what they buy (to analyze the entire path to...

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Facebook Portal Ships Amid Privacy Concerns
November 08, 2018

After announcing the debut of its video chat devices a month ago, Facebook has begun shipping the Portal and Portal+. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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Samsung Unveils Foldable Phone At Developer Event
November 08, 2018

Samsung Electronics gave a first look at a foldable phone that has a screen similar to a small tablet on Wednesday (November 7) in California. The electronics company also rolled out technology for its foldable phones called flexible mobile screen technology, Reuters reported. Get the...

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Hyundai, Kia Invest $250M In Grab To Work On Electric Vehicles
November 07, 2018

Hyundai Motor and Grab, the Southeast Asian ride-sharing company, announced a deal Wednesday (November 7) in which Hyundai Motor and Kia Motors will invest an additional $250 million in Grab and create a partnership to pilot electric vehicle programs across the Southeast Asian region. Under...

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Buick, Yelp Debut In-Dash Reservations
November 02, 2018

Buick has announced that drivers of its cars can now make on-the-go reservations at a variety of restaurants using Yelp Reservations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Why The Bank-FinTech Relationship Is More Complicated Than Conflicted
November 01, 2018

Pick your metaphor: David vs. Goliath. Knocking the giant off the pedestal. Or, as a recent CNBC article put it, quoting a source, “a mass extinction event.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Ford And Baidu Kick Off Two-Year Self-Driving Vehicle Test In China
October 31, 2018

Ford Motor Company and Baidu, the Chinese technology company, announced Wednesday (Oct. 31) the start of a two-year joint self-driving vehicle test project, under which the two will further advance the development and on-road testing of self-driving cars in China. Get the Full Story Complete...