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Luxury Brands Want the Aspirational Shopper, But Not at a Discount

Luxury Brands Want the Aspirational Shopper, But Not at a Discount
Luxury Brands Want the Aspirational Shopper, But Not at a Discount
August 01, 2023  |  Retail

When consumers don’t spend, retailers typically think to offer a discount. But discounts, as we all know, can become a slippery slope. What lengths will...

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Report: Meta Tinkers With Chatbot ‘Personas’ to Keep Users Engaged
Report: Meta Tinkers With Chatbot ‘Personas’ to Keep Users Engaged
August 01, 2023  |  Artificial Intelligence

Would chatting with an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered Abe Lincoln keep you on Facebook? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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FTX Bankruptcy Plans Do Not Include FTT Token Holders
FTX Bankruptcy Plans Do Not Include FTT Token Holders
August 01, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

FTX’s plan for paying back its creditors could leave holders of its FTT coin with nothing. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Bed Bath & Beyond Relaunches in US After Overstock.com Acquisition
Bed Bath & Beyond Relaunches in US After Overstock.com Acquisition
August 01, 2023  |  eCommerce

Bed Bath & Beyond is making a comeback in the U.S.   Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Digital Tools Let Restaurants Build Loyalty One Byte at a Time
Digital Tools Let Restaurants Build Loyalty One Byte at a Time
August 01, 2023  |  ResTech

Technology has become table stakes for the restaurant industry. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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PayU Selling Bulk of Business to Rapyd to Focus on India
PayU Selling Bulk of Business to Rapyd to Focus on India
August 01, 2023  |  Acquisitions

Payments company PayU will sell most of its global business to Rapyd in a $610 million deal. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Real-Time Payments Taking Hold From South Africa to Sweden
Real-Time Payments Taking Hold From South Africa to Sweden
August 01, 2023  |  Real-Time Payments

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When AI Walks Like a Duck: Navigating Future Content Landscapes
When AI Walks Like a Duck: Navigating Future Content Landscapes
August 01, 2023  |  Artificial Intelligence

The problem with artificial intelligence (AI) is that its intelligence is, well, artificial. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Loop CEO Says Returns Experience Now Drives Brand Loyalty
Loop CEO Says Returns Experience Now Drives Brand Loyalty
August 01, 2023  |  eCommerce

It’s nothing new, customers expect a straightforward and no-cost returns process. The option to change their minds about an item or rectify their dissatisfaction without...

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