Retail

Retail is the process of selling consumer goods or services to customers through multiple channels of distribution to earn a profit. Retailers satisfy demand identified through a supply chain.

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Google Developer Knocks Future of Voice Search Despite Major AI Advances

Google Developer Knocks Future of Voice Search Despite Major AI Advances
Google Developer Knocks Future of Voice Search Despite Major AI Advances
November 16, 2021  |  Artificial Intelligence

A top Google software engineer is causing some controversy — and possibly dropping hints — by downplaying the future of voice-enabled search in favor of other modalities....

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Australian Banks Debut Quarterly Reliability Reports for Retail Payments 
Australian Banks Debut Quarterly Reliability Reports for Retail Payments 
November 16, 2021  |  International

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) recently unveiled its first quarterly reliability report on banking payment services for households and businesses, part of an effort...

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On-Demand Alcohol Delivery Grows More Competitive, Despite Mutually Beneficial Relationship
On-Demand Alcohol Delivery Grows More Competitive, Despite Mutually Beneficial Relationship
November 16, 2021  |  Delivery

As competition for on-demand delivery of beer, wine and spirits heats up, Uber Eats is hitting the ground running with Drizly. In its first major...

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B2B Marketplace Ula Closes Series B Round with Additional $23.1M
B2B Marketplace Ula Closes Series B Round with Additional $23.1M
November 16, 2021  |  Investments

B2B marketplace Ula has closed out its $87 million Series B funding round with an additional $23.1 million, bringing the total funding to $110.1 million,...

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Emerge Buys WholesalePet.com in $25M Deal
Emerge Buys WholesalePet.com in $25M Deal
November 16, 2021  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

Emerge Commerce Ltd., the owner of various subscription and marketplace eCommerce sites ranging from pet products, meat and groceries to outdoor gear and golf, has...

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Chase Teams With Gopuff to Offer Delivery Rewards 
Chase Teams With Gopuff to Offer Delivery Rewards 
November 16, 2021  |  Loyalty & Rewards

Chase has launched a partnership with the fast delivery startup Gopuff, giving Gopuff customers a chance to earn credits with each purchase.  Get the Full...

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London Opens First Market Outside of US To Use Amazon’s Cashierless Tech
London Opens First Market Outside of US To Use Amazon’s Cashierless Tech
November 16, 2021  |  Amazon Innovations

London is opening the first market outside of the U.S. to use Amazon’s white-labeled Just Walk Out technology, Bloomberg reported Monday (Nov. 15), citing sources...

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Walmart Leverages Scale in Grocery to Price Out Competitors
Walmart Leverages Scale in Grocery to Price Out Competitors
November 16, 2021  |  Retail

Walmart is widening its lead in grocery, targeting consumers who are put off by rising prices. In the quarter ended October 29, 2021, the chain...

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Walmart Results Show Omnichannel Consumers Still Like to Shop in Stores
Walmart Results Show Omnichannel Consumers Still Like to Shop in Stores
November 16, 2021  |  Retail

If there were any doubts that the omnichannel consumer is here to stay, Walmart’s latest results, out this morning (Nov. 16), might dispel them. Get...

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