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IRI Partners Up With Freshub For IoT-Driven Smart Kitchen
April 06, 2017

It looks like the IoT-savvy industry is one step closer to making the home from Disney Channel’s Smart House movie a reality. While there’s currently no hologram figure of Katey Sagal helping to manage everything, we may be one step closer with the latest partnership...

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Locus Robotics Debuts Autonomous Navigation Advancement
April 06, 2017

Amazon’s success with automation has incentivized an industry-wide warehouse robotics boom. Locus Robotics, for instance, was started in 2015 after Quiet Logistics’ robotics supplier Kiva systems was bought out by the online retail giant, said Bloomberg. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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IP Best Cash Innovation Winner Eyes eCommerce Future
April 06, 2017

At Innovation Project 2017, Canadian payment solution company Payment Source snatched the top prize in the category of Best Cash Innovation for its in-person payment network Loadhub. PYMNTS caught up with CEO Trevor Cook after the fact to get the lowdown on what’s coming up next for the in-person...

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Digital To Take Over Supply Chain Operations by 2022
April 06, 2017

It can be argued that one of the oldest industries around, supply chains, is stodgy and a bit stuck in the past when it comes to innovation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Panera Bread Confirms Sale
April 06, 2017

The speculation has ended. Panera Bread is selling. 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 newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you...

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Warby of X: Using Quality To Support Online Mattress Buying
April 06, 2017

Oftentimes the best ideas come from trying to solve a problem. 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 newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing...

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Data Enablers: Calabrio’s Customer Engagement Revolution
April 06, 2017

In order to meet the ever-changing needs of their customers, online retailers have to have the ability to create a great customer experience. As consumers continue to interact with brands in more ways than ever before, there’s an opportunity to create deep, lasting engagement within...

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Cellum Rolls Out Payment Solution For Unbanked
April 06, 2017

Cellum, the mobile transactions solutions provider, announced Wednesday (April 5) at the SMART Conference a new solution aimed at providing financial services to the unbanked and underbanked. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Partnerships / Acquisitions
The Creator Of AdBlock Plus Acquires Micropayment Startup
April 06, 2017

Eyeo, the creator of AdBlock Plus, has acquired Flattr, a Swedish startup focused on micropayments, with plans to combine the two technologies so that creators can earn more revenue directly from fans rather than having to rely on other companies for income. Get the Full...