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Rue21, mode.ai Launch Virtual Stylists Via Facebook Messenger
April 20, 2017

Facebook’s annual developer conference F8 is seeing its fair share of chatbot integration announcements. 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...

Unattended Retail
How Unattended Kiosks Are Connecting Consumers With Cosmetics
April 20, 2017

From cosmetics to cars, seemingly almost anything is available through self-serve these days. The April Unattended Retail Tracker™ looks at how companies, from banks to restaurants and beyond, are incorporating automation to deliver products and raise brand awareness. Also, PYMNTS interviews Proactiv EVP Kimber Maderazzo...

Retail
Facebook Unveils Beta Version of Social VR Platform Spaces
April 19, 2017

The next frontier of virtual reality (VR) is here. After three years of development following its Oculus acquisition, Facebook has announced its new VR product Spaces. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Retail
Amazon Wins Patent for On-Demand Fashion Warehouse
April 19, 2017

Amazon is known as the king of eCommerce. From jewelry to books and household cleaning products, there’s little that can’t be bought on the site. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Handeholder Releases Latest Mozee Holster Line For Mobile POS Devices
April 19, 2017

Handeholder Products announced in a press release the launch of their latest Mozee Holster line, a functional series of holders for mobile Point-of-Sale (POS) payment devices. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Retail
MakerSights Enables Actionable Product Intelligence For Brands, Retailers
April 19, 2017

As a retail segment, fashion and apparel design have always walked the line between a creative endeavor and meeting the demands of a global, consumer-facing industry. But in a world where consumers can virtually buy any product from any retailer with a few clicks, apparel brands...

Retail
PetSmart Acquires Leading Online Pet Food Retailer
April 19, 2017

PetSmart is boosting its digital offerings through the acquisition of Chewy, the leading online retailer of pet food and products. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Unattended Retail
Mastercard And PayRange Partner To Make Vending Cashless
April 19, 2017

“Who wants to shop at vending machines?” When PYMNTS first encountered PayRange CEO Paresh Patel at Innovation Project 2013, he was leading a tiny startup with a big goal: to bring vending into the digital age. Yes, vending — those large, unattended kiosks that typically serve...

Unattended Retail
NEW REPORT: Clear Complexions, Full Kiosks, Can’t Miss?
April 19, 2017

Look, Ma! No storefronts (or cashiers) 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 agree to receive...