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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...

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Ruby Tuesday Files For Bankruptcy, Will Close 185 Locations
October 07, 2020

Struggling casual dining chain Ruby Tuesday is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, the restaurant announced on Wednesday (Oct. 7). Under the reorganization, the company said it plans to close 185 locations, which leaves the franchise with 236 operating restaurants. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Today In Retail News: Black Friday Could Have Shades Of Gray; Taco Bell Goes Into...
October 07, 2020

In today’s top retail stores, Black Friday is likely to look very different this year, Taco Bell is launching an eGifting service and Walmart is debuting an insurance brokerage service. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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McDonald’s Banks On Bakery To Beef Up Breakfast Sales
October 07, 2020

It’s been nearly 50 years since McDonald’s started serving up breakfast as part of its daily offerings, but it’s been almost a decade since anything new was added to the morning menu. That will all change on Oct. 28, when the fast-food mainstay will add...