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Some Restaurants Opt For A Long Winter’s Nap
October 08, 2020

In September, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) issued updated guidance about on-premise dining as follows: “Findings from a case-control investigation of symptomatic outpatients from 11 U.S. healthcare facilities found that close contact with persons with known COVID-19 or going to locations that offer on-site...

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Today’s Top Retail News: Voice Tech Turns Kiosks Touchless; 10.10 Shopping Festival Ramps Up
October 08, 2020

In today’s top retail news: an Israeli startup has launched an interactive kiosk that leverages voice technology, the 10.10 Shopping Festival counts Kroger and Ulta in its lineup, and AR is finding new applications in the COVID era. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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10.10 Shopping Festival Gains Traction With Kroger, Ulta
October 08, 2020

The big story for holiday retail so far this year has come down to one word: early. In previous years, Thanksgiving kicked off the season, but the pandemic has scuttled that tradition. This year, Oct. 13 is the day that Amazon, Best Buy, Target, Walmart...

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Augmented Reality Expands Its Applications Amid The Pandemic
October 08, 2020

Augmented reality (AR) is finding some killer applications during the pandemic, most notably in the cosmetics and automotive businesses. Recent developments in both categories show striking progress for the technology. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Digital Kiosks Upgrade To Voice Commerce
October 08, 2020

The voice commerce category continues to find ways to be innovative. Case in point: Israeli startup Touchless.ai recently introduced a new intuitive voice management solution that turns any interactive kiosk into a touch-free, easy-to-use interface. The company believes the platform can solve the problem for restaurants and...

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Kroger Teams With ClusterTruck To Serve Up ‘Ghost Kitchens’
October 08, 2020

The supermarket giant Kroger Co. is launching two “ghost kitchens” in its stores in partnership with Indianapolis-based ClusterTruck, which operates delivery-only restaurants. The kitchens will provide a variety of freshly prepared meals, and with “no service or delivery fees,” according to a news release on...

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Best Buy Plans To Start Black Friday Deals On Oct. 13-14
October 08, 2020

Best Buy plans to start its Black Friday deals on Oct. 13 and Oct. 14 to assist customers in beginning their holiday shopping season safely and ahead of schedule, according to a Tuesday (Oct. 8) announcement. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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How DTC Merchants Are Learning To Curate The Digital-First Customer Experience
October 08, 2020

That consumers have rapidly digitized their lifestyles has gotten much coverage. 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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Will Domino’s See Its Dominant Streak Last Another Quarter?
October 07, 2020

While it has been a bad year for almost everyone else, quick-service pizza has thus far been having something of a blockbuster year. And with the latest earnings result expected on Thursday from Domino’s, the question arises: Can the company keep the hits coming as...