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Retailers Are Turning To Spy Tech To Boost Sales
July 04, 2017

Retailers in Europe and the U.K. are reportedly using spy technology in an effort to boost sales and customer service. The technology is being used to read customers’ facial expressions, heart rate and pupil dilation while they browse the aisles of physical stores. Get the...

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Respected Apple Analyst Predicts iPhone 8 Won’t Have Fingerprint Recognition
July 04, 2017

Ming-Chi Kuo, a KGI analyst who is often given kudos for his insider information on the movements on Apple and its iPhones, published a new report on the upcoming lineup of iPhones, saying the company is gearing up to release the iPhone 8 with a...

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Snap, Crackle, Pop! Fourth Of July Retail Trends
July 04, 2017

As the fireworks pop, the barbecue goes onto the grill and sweet tea is poured, the retail industry is heading into one of its largest times of the year. In this special July 4th piece, we focus on top trends of the big holiday and...

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Letgo: The Smarter Used Goods Marketplace
June 30, 2017

For longtime users, there is something almost refreshingly low-tech and unfussy about Craigslist. While the rest of the internet is redesigning itself with slicker interfaces and pretty images, Craigslist remains committed to its mid-1990s aesthetic and complexities of browsing its annals. Pitched as the internet’s...

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Customer Loyalty Programs Reach 3.8 Billion in U.S.
June 30, 2017

Loyalty programs are nothing new to retail. 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...

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Zebra Technologies Speeds Up Checkout Times
June 30, 2017

Faster is better in today’s tech-driven age. 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...

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360i Pits Amazon Alexa Against Google Home
June 30, 2017

360i asked Amazon Alexa and Google Home 3,000 questions and found out that the Home is (sometimes) smarter than Alexa — it all depends what you ask, and how. Best Buy also pits the competitors against each other in its new smart speaker displays, which...

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Walmart Denies It Wants Truckers To Stop Delivering For Amazon
June 30, 2017

Walmart Stores is reportedly putting pressure on its delivery truck operators, warning them they will have to stop hauling goods for Amazon or lose Walmart’s business. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Nike And Amazon Are Kicking Off A Pilot Together
June 30, 2017

It seems the world’s largest maker of athletic shoes and the world’s most successful eCommerce marketplace have found some common ground. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...