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Lululemon Brings Experiential Store To Chicago
July 11, 2019

As Lululemon looks to compete with Amazon and differentiate itself, the fitness apparel retailer is opening a massive store in Chicago. The location, which is in the city’s Lincoln Park neighborhood, is 20,000 square feet, CNBC reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Grocery Retail Ups Its Autonomous Delivery Game
July 11, 2019

Get ready for autonomous grocery delivery — at least that’s the message from autonomous delivery services provider Udelv. The California-based firm reportedly has “signed yet another partner to launch a new pilot of its self-driving goods delivery service: Texas-based supermarket chain H-E-B. The pilot will provide...

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The Sharing Economy’s ‘Rotating Wardrobe’ Subscription Prescription
July 11, 2019

To help make fashion more accessible to consumers, eCommerce innovators are allowing shoppers to rent their clothes and accessories through subscription box services. Take Parcel22, which offers access to trends and styles in exchange for a flat monthly fee. Consumers start using the service by...

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Go-Jek To Grow Thailand Food Delivery Business
July 11, 2019

With an investment from the top lender in Thailand, Indonesian ridesharing service Go-Jek will reportedly grow its Thai food delivery business and provide more financial services. Siam Commercial Bank Pcl (SCB) said it provided a “significant investment” in the Series F funding round of Go-Jek,...

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Mobile Card Services Give Users Real-Time Control Over Retail Purchases
July 11, 2019

Mobile devices have enabled monitoring and management to a degree once thought impossible. Consumers can now get alerted to someone ringing their doorbell miles away and view video of the visitor, and can measure heart rate and steps taken daily through smartwatches. They can also...

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Can Cameras Remove Friction From The Fast Food Drive-Thru?
July 10, 2019

How does a retailer really expect to know a customer these days, especially if that that customer is shopping inside a physical store? Increasingly, the answer seems to be through cameras. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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EU: Amazon Not Required To Offer Phone Support
July 10, 2019

The world’s biggest online retailer doesn’t have to answer your calls, Europe’s top court ruled on July 10. In fact, Amazon doesn’t even have to provide a phone or fax number. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Microsoft To Open First European Store In London
July 10, 2019

As Microsoft looks to bolster its physical presence and compete with other firms that offer unique brick-and-mortar experiences for shoppers, the tech company plans to open its first European retail store. The 21,932-square-foot Oxford Circus location will be close to Apple’s flagship Regent Street store,...

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How Beef Jerky Is Driving Digital Payments Innovation
July 10, 2019

Sometimes entrepreneurs start companies due to a confluence of factors: Prevail Jerky Founder and CEO Glen Kohn, for instance, was inspired to start his company after finding it difficult to find food that met the dietary needs of his family, and he happened to have...