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Today in Data: Amazon’s Powerful Presence
Today in Data: Amazon’s Powerful Presence
August 16, 2017  |  Today In Data

Amazon is a powerful presence in the retail industry. There’s no doubt about the magnitude of the effect it has had on retail and the...

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AI/BOTS: Cognitive Chatbots, New Retail Frontier
AI/BOTS: Cognitive Chatbots, New Retail Frontier
August 16, 2017  |  Chatbots

More human and less robotic is the sound of the beating retail drum this year. As cognitive-enabled chatbots have worked their way into everyday shopping...

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Target Hires New Execs To Transform Grocery Department
Target Hires New Execs To Transform Grocery Department
August 16, 2017  |  ResTech

Target is hoping to catch up to rivals such as Kroger and Walmart in the ongoing grocery war. The company announced Monday, Aug. 14, that...

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T.J. Maxx And Marshalls Parent Company Sees Positive Trajectory
T.J. Maxx And Marshalls Parent Company Sees Positive Trajectory
August 16, 2017  |  Retail

Finding a bargain in your favorite department store is always a thrill. Digging through the racks in the back of the store just to find...

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How Payless Beat Back Bankruptcy (And What Retailers Can Learn)
How Payless Beat Back Bankruptcy (And What Retailers Can Learn)
August 16, 2017  |  Retail

There are rarely second acts in retail — particularly once bankruptcy is in play — but, every so often, the unexpected happens. Get the Full Story...

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Target Beats The Street As It Attempts A Turnaround
Target Beats The Street As It Attempts A Turnaround
August 16, 2017  |  Retail

After a few quarters that would charitably be described as rough sailing, the team at Target had some positive signs of progress to announce with...

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Panera Bread Kicks Digital Ordering Up A Notch
Panera Bread Kicks Digital Ordering Up A Notch
August 16, 2017  |  Retail

Engaging with consumers and boosting positive customer experience is something that’s in constant motion for brick-and-mortar retailers and restaurateurs. Naturally, technology plays a big role...

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Flywire Offers Tuition Discounts For Using A Mastercard
Flywire Offers Tuition Discounts For Using A Mastercard
August 16, 2017  |  Mastercard

Flywire, the cross-border payment company, announced news on Tuesday (Aug. 15) that it is providing students and their families discounted prices on cross-border tuition payments...

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Amazon Rolls Out Instant Pickup In Five Markets; More To Come
Amazon Rolls Out Instant Pickup In Five Markets; More To Come
August 16, 2017  |  Amazon

Amazon, the eCommerce giant, announced Tuesday (Aug. 15) the launch of Instant Pickup, a free service for Prime and Prime Student members in which they can...

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