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Retail Pulse: Walgreens To Test Drone Deliveries; Walmart To Relaunch Scoop
September 20, 2019

Retailers are testing drone delivery to grow their omnichannel offerings and provide “store to door” on-demand service to their customers. Walgreens, in one case, plans to pilot drone deliveries in Christiansburg, Virginia starting in October by partnering with Wing, a member of the Alphabet family...

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How Dogs And Cats Are Pushing More Retail Innovation
September 20, 2019

Whether you are a dog or cat person – or prefer another animal – pets are big business, and they are helping to drive innovation in various areas of commerce. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Amazon To Build Logistics Capabilities With Carbon-Neutral Electric Trucks
September 20, 2019

With the formation of an in-house armada of carbon-neutral delivery trucks, Amazon will soon integrate another step of the online shopping pipeline. The delivery truck fleet will prove to be an intelligent long-term investment, bolster the firm’s profits and reduce carbon emissions per Bank of...

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French Grocer Leader Price May Be Sold To Aldi
September 20, 2019

In the last move of a disposal program of non-core assets to free up its finances, French retailer Casino said that it is in discussions to sell Leader Price to Aldi. The two groups were working on the terms of the deal after Aldi’s “expression...

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WAYV Launches New Platform To Streamline Cannabis Logistics
September 20, 2019

B2B cannabis logistics platform WAYV has launched a service to streamline cannabis supply chain logistics. 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,...

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Huawei Launches Smartphone Line Without Google Software
September 19, 2019

Due to being placed on a blacklist by the U.S. earlier this year, Huawei has introduced a new line of 5G phones that won’t have an Android OS or any Google apps, according to a report by CNBC. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Collaborating To Create Kids’ Subscriptions With A STEM Twist 
September 19, 2019

Parents looking for subscriptions boxes to keep their children educationally entertained have many, many options, including names like Monti Kids, Green Pinata and KiwiCo. Each offers its own variation or specialty to appeal to parents looking for toys that are designed not only to amuse...

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The Impossible Burger To Make Its Grocery Debut
September 19, 2019

Once only available in restaurants, The Impossible Burger will be available for sale in grocery stores this week. Shoppers will be able to buy the meat-free burger at 27 Gelson’s Markets locations in California, and Impossible Foods reportedly plans to bring it to additional grocery...

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Giving The Gift Of Michigan With Curated Boxes
September 19, 2019

Michiganders may have a cottage up north, treat 50 degrees as “shorts weather” and consider Superman ice cream to be a symbol of their childhoods. Like people from any state, they have their own traditions, iconic locations and native foods. To help these consumers share...