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Retail Puts On Its Own Show At Coachella

Retail Puts On Its Own Show At Coachella
Retail Puts On Its Own Show At Coachella
March 28, 2019  |  Retail

Summer is coming, and that means more than just baseball (happy Opening Day!). It also means big outdoor music festivals – and all the retail...

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Microsoft Expands Azure IP Program, Donates 500 Patents To LOT Network
Microsoft Expands Azure IP Program, Donates 500 Patents To LOT Network
March 28, 2019  |  Innovation

Microsoft announced Thursday (March 28) that it is expanding its Azure IP Advantage program, providing developers building Internet of Things with solutions that connect to...

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Kiosks Flourish In International Markets
Kiosks Flourish In International Markets
March 28, 2019  |  Retail

Kiosks are gaining more power in retail, especially as it becomes ever more obvious that consumers are not quite ready to cut ties with physical...

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Platform Economy’s Strong Growth, Based On Trust
Platform Economy’s Strong Growth, Based On Trust
March 28, 2019  |  Today In Data

The platform economy is global in scope, spanning countries, borders, languages and currencies. Digital meeting places, you might call them – bringing buyers and sellers together...

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How An eCommerce Interior Design Platform Furnished A DTC Brand
How An eCommerce Interior Design Platform Furnished A DTC Brand
March 28, 2019  |  Retail

After styling rooms based on the tastes of their customers, online interior design platforms are branching out by offering their own direct-to-consumer (DTC) furniture brands....

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FashionPass And Wardrobe Rentals Tailored To Influencers
FashionPass And Wardrobe Rentals Tailored To Influencers
March 28, 2019  |  Retail

With the successful launch of Rent the Runway in 2009, there have been many variations of fashion-on-demand rental services. Le Tote and Stitch Fix send...

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7-Eleven Showcases Innovations In New Dallas Store
7-Eleven Showcases Innovations In New Dallas Store
March 28, 2019  |  Retail

With a recently opened “lab store” in Dallas, 7-Eleven is allowing customers to test out and purchase the newest innovations from the retailer. The location...

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GameStop Makes eSports Push
GameStop Makes eSports Push
March 28, 2019  |  Retail

Amid efforts for reinvention in a changing environment for retail, GameStop is making a push for eSports. The moves include partnerships with North American eSports...

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How Localized Payments Give Lime A Leg Up In Rental Scooter Race
How Localized Payments Give Lime A Leg Up In Rental Scooter Race
March 28, 2019  |  Payments Innovation

After an influx of investors turned the rental scooter market into a multibillion-dollar industry, startups in the space are clamoring for capital and customer loyalty....

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