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Uniqlo Launches Chatbot That Acts As Digital Concierge
Uniqlo Launches Chatbot That Acts As Digital Concierge
August 02, 2018  |  Retail

Japanese clothing retailer Uniqlo rolled out shopping chatbot Uniqlo IQ on Thursday (August 2), which acts as a digital concierge service. Get the Full Story...

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Square Vs. Clover: How Their POS Growth Differs
Square Vs. Clover: How Their POS Growth Differs
August 02, 2018  |  Earnings

Restaurants and food ordering, along with hardware sales, boosted the point-of-sale strength of Square in the second quarter — trends that could help the company in...

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Television And Radio Has Strong Reach Among US Audiences
Television And Radio Has Strong Reach Among US Audiences
August 02, 2018  |  Consumer Insights

Even in the age of all sorts of media, consumers are still tuning into their televisions and radios: Live and time-shifted television programming reached 88...

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Sunken Treasure … And Sunken ICO Dreams
Sunken Treasure … And Sunken ICO Dreams
August 02, 2018  |  Cryptocurrency

Volatility comes in waves when it comes to cryptos. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Humana Eyes Expanding Retail Options With Walmart
Humana Eyes Expanding Retail Options With Walmart
August 02, 2018  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

It looks like Humana’s partnership with the Walgreens Boots Alliance will not prevent it from expanding its relationship with Walmart. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Poshmark And Reclaiming Personalized Retail In The Digital Age
Poshmark And Reclaiming Personalized Retail In The Digital Age
August 02, 2018  |  Retail

If one flips back in retail history — and not even back all that far, maybe a little over 100 or so years —  the...

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Consumers Are Ready For Virtual Beauty Advisors
Consumers Are Ready For Virtual Beauty Advisors
August 02, 2018  |  Retail

In order to reach frequent shoppers and boost their brand images, beauty brands have a receptive audience for virtual beauty advisors. According to an Automat...

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Today In Data: Healthier Systems, Healthier People
Today In Data: Healthier Systems, Healthier People
August 02, 2018  |  Today In Data

Healthcare is a massive market in the United States – the insurance industry alone is valued in the trillions of dollars. And yet, as Collective Health Co-founder and...

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The Global Connected Retail Market May Top $82B By 2025
The Global Connected Retail Market May Top $82B By 2025
August 02, 2018  |  eCommerce

Retail is undergoing a reinvention with the rise of eCommerce, and merchants are trying new approaches to their brick-and-mortar stores. Nordstrom, for example, has rolled...

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