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Why Free Trials Fail (And What To Do About It)
Why Free Trials Fail (And What To Do About It)
January 17, 2018  |  Subscription Commerce

Acquiring customers in retail is challenging. Even more so when a merchant has adopted a subscription commerce business model. Unlike a regular retail purchase —...

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Voice And Visuals: A One-Two Punch For Voice Banking
Voice And Visuals: A One-Two Punch For Voice Banking
January 17, 2018  |  Voice Activation

If voice commerce is the future, then multi-modal commerce may be the future’s future. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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“AML Solutions Are Still Stuck In The Middle Ages”
“AML Solutions Are Still Stuck In The Middle Ages”
January 17, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

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Fixing Footwear Blues, The Unattended Way
Fixing Footwear Blues, The Unattended Way
January 17, 2018  |  Vending Machines

With growth rates that look more like tech companies and less like vending operators, the interactive retail kiosk market is poised to reach $1B just three years...

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Helping Turn Callers Into Loyal Customers
Helping Turn Callers Into Loyal Customers
January 17, 2018  |  call center commerce

When consumers call an operator standing by for help, it’s often only after exhausting their DIY efforts. In the latest Call Center Commerce Tracker™, powered by...

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South Korea Petition Demands Government Keep Bitcoin Alive
South Korea Petition Demands Government Keep Bitcoin Alive
January 16, 2018  |  Bitcoin

In South Korea, a petition seeking a halt to the government’s bitcoin crackdown has gathered momentum — to the tune of more than 212,000 signatures. Get...

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Voice-Activated Click-And-Collect Tool Helps Merchants Get OmniReadi
Voice-Activated Click-And-Collect Tool Helps Merchants Get OmniReadi
January 16, 2018  |  Retail

Mobile order-ahead isn’t just for fast food. Across the brick-and-mortar spectrum, many retailers are leveraging it as a way to close the loop between real-world...

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Can Crypto Change The Music Industry?
Can Crypto Change The Music Industry?
January 16, 2018  |  Retail

Musicians have a complicated relationship with monetizing their art. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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IBM And Maersk Partner To Improve Shipping With Blockchain
IBM And Maersk Partner To Improve Shipping With Blockchain
January 16, 2018  |  Blockchain

Can blockchain, the distributed ledger technology behind bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, speed up international trade, historically beleaguered under paperwork and bureaucracy? Get the Full Story...

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