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Can Robots Be The Future Of College Food Delivery?
January 28, 2019

In an age when food delivery aggregators are making a push to attract students, universities are bringing food delivery into their dining plans with the help of robots. Students, staff and faculty at George Mason University, which is in Northern Virginia, can now order food...

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Robots Tasked With Restocking Retailers’ Shelves
January 28, 2019

Retailers have been testing out shelf-scanning robots to find out if they can handle restocking a store’s inventory when needed. 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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Credit Suisse Out $60M After Chinese Boycott Of Canada Goose
January 25, 2019

Credit Suisse Group AG, a global financial services group, lost about $60 million after shares it held in Canada Goose plummeted in value during tensions between China and Canada over the arrest of Meng Wanzhou, an executive at Huawei, according to a report in Bloomberg....

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Nectar Sleep Beds Down With Mattress Warehouse; Starbucks Expands Delivery With Uber Eats
January 25, 2019

In a recent trend, eCommerce mattress brands have been moving into the world of brick-and-mortar retail by opening their own stores and pop-up shops to help let customers test-drive their products in real life. But some brands are choosing to make the move with the...

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How Top Merchants Are Tackling Subscription Conversions
January 25, 2019

To make life easier for customers, companies in many different industries, from consumer packaged goods to luxury automobiles, are adopting the subscription business model. While their product and service offerings may differ, many firms share a common challenge: They must provide shoppers with a smooth...

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Zappos On Running Shoes, Personalized eTail And Offline Realness
January 25, 2019

There is perhaps no pickier sub-group of shoe enthusiasts than runners. The average distance runner goes through three pairs of sneakers per year – and most keep several different types on hand, so they can rotate them between workouts. Runners also tend to be more brand-loyal...

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Furniture Retailer Article Launches ADT Delivery Program
January 25, 2019

Digitally-native furniture and home décor retailer Article has launched an in-house delivery program in Los Angeles and New York. 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...

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Online Liquidation Enjoys Fresh Growth As More Consumers Embrace Returns
January 24, 2019

If you are the gambling or adventurous type, and have a few thousand dollars burning a hole in your pocket or purse, Amazon has a proposition for you. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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SeatGeek On Driving The Future Of Ticket Sales Via Rideshares
January 24, 2019

Ridesharing services aren’t just a way for passengers to get from Point A to Point B: They can also enable retailers and brands to provide in-car shopping experiences. With Cargo, consumers can instantly order snacks, cosmetics and electronics, among other items, while on their trips....