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Glitch Exposes Amazon Customer Emails
Glitch Exposes Amazon Customer Emails
November 21, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

In what it described as a “technical error,” Amazon confirmed Wednesday (Nov. 21) that some of its customer names and emails have been exposed, and...

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Walmart Tests Same-Day Grocery Delivery In China
Walmart Tests Same-Day Grocery Delivery In China
November 21, 2018  |  Innovation

Walmart is piloting same-day grocery delivery in China via a new service called Walmart To Go. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Apple, Silk Labs Buy To Boost AI Offering
Apple, Silk Labs Buy To Boost AI Offering
November 21, 2018  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

Apple has reportedly acquired Silk Labs, the maker of a home-monitoring camera called Sense that failed to take off, as it works to build artificial...

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Amazon Pay Moves To The Physical Store
Amazon Pay Moves To The Physical Store
November 21, 2018  |  Amazon

Amazon is preparing to enter the mobile payments market, reportedly working to get retailers to accept Amazon Pay as a payment method. Get the Full...

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Today In Data: Finding The Right Incentive For The User
Today In Data: Finding The Right Incentive For The User
November 21, 2018  |  Today In Data

While giving the customer what they want is always advisable, knowing exactly what it is can be challenging, as needs depend greatly on context. Some things are always...

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Eyewear Startups Put On Their Customer Experience Glasses With AR
Eyewear Startups Put On Their Customer Experience Glasses With AR
November 21, 2018  |  Retail

Before the dawn of 3D smartphone technology, it wasn’t easy for startups to create a customized product — and market it to a consumer. When...

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The Gap Beats Earnings Estimates Amid Strong Digital Presence
The Gap Beats Earnings Estimates Amid Strong Digital Presence
November 21, 2018  |  Retail

With a strong digital platform supporting its brands, The Gap, Inc. had slightly better-than-expected results for the third quarter. The retailer reported earnings per share...

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How Portals Can Enhance The Payments Experience
How Portals Can Enhance The Payments Experience
November 21, 2018  |  Startup Check-In

In the past, only the largest of firms such as utilities, telecoms or credit card companies were able to have customer payment portals. Those were...

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Tradeshift Pursues Basware Takeover
Tradeshift Pursues Basware Takeover
November 21, 2018  |  B2B Payments

Supply chain payments company Tradeshift is reportedly vying for an acquisition of Finnish eInvoicing and B2B payments company Basware. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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