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How AI And Robots Can Reduce Ecosystem Friction

How AI And Robots Can Reduce Ecosystem Friction
How AI And Robots Can Reduce Ecosystem Friction
December 04, 2019  |  Artificial Intelligence

Friction is everywhere – even the not-quite-vacuum of outer space has it. Closer to earth, friction can make a mess of commerce and payments, especially...

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Warren’s White House Would Put Bank Mergers On Notice
Warren’s White House Would Put Bank Mergers On Notice
December 04, 2019  |  Bank Regulation

If presidential hopeful Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Massachusetts) gets into the White House, it is expected that the finance industry – bank mergers in particular –...

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Expedia Leadership Shake-Up Shows Power Of Travel Industry Disruption
Expedia Leadership Shake-Up Shows Power Of Travel Industry Disruption
December 04, 2019  |  Personnel

Expedia CEO Mark Okerstrom and CFO Alan Pickerill have resigned following a conflict over the company’s strategy, the company said in a press release on...

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4,000 Years In, Bringing Innovation To Mead (Yes, Mead)
4,000 Years In, Bringing Innovation To Mead (Yes, Mead)
December 04, 2019  |  Retail

It is hard to call mead a trendy beverage — since it’s been around for at least 4,000 years, first showing up in ancient Egyptian...

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How (And Why) Major Retailers Are Embracing Print Catalogs Again
How (And Why) Major Retailers Are Embracing Print Catalogs Again
December 04, 2019  |  Retail

The holiday season is the time for nostalgia and tradition, and that is the case here at PYMNTS, where even amid our coverage of the...

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Making The Coffee Run A Mobile Order-Ahead-Only Experience
Making The Coffee Run A Mobile Order-Ahead-Only Experience
December 04, 2019  |  Retail

To help customers enjoy a cup of joe or a morning croissant, digital innovators are opening coffee shops with faster and easier order and pickup...

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For Consumers, Control (Over Transactions) Is Key
For Consumers, Control (Over Transactions) Is Key
December 04, 2019  |  Today In Data

Black Friday and Cyber Monday have come and gone. With eCommerce now surging into the holidays, consumers may be mindful of the state of their...

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Instagram Aims To Have Athletes, Teams Sell Products
Instagram Aims To Have Athletes, Teams Sell Products
December 04, 2019  |  Retail

To create relationships with fans, sports stars, teams and leagues have used Instagram for a long time. But they are also increasingly tapping into the...

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