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Leveraging The Real Advantage Of Real World Commerce
Leveraging The Real Advantage Of Real World Commerce
January 15, 2018  |  Retail

“I’ve been on Amazon a lot and never smelled a pork loin.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Mirror, Mirror On The Wall, What’s The Cleverest Connected Innovation Of Them All?
Mirror, Mirror On The Wall, What’s The Cleverest Connected Innovation Of Them All?
January 12, 2018  |  Retail

In the world of connected commerce, much of the technology seems to have been ripped straight from science fiction. Cars that drive themselves, drones buzzing...

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Why The Gap Needs Athleta To Stay Fit
Why The Gap Needs Athleta To Stay Fit
January 10, 2018  |  Retail

When Gap bought Athleta in 2008 for $150 million, the move didn’t cause much of a stir — beyond being considered a hedge play by the...

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Bringing The Video Store Back In The Age Of Netflix
Bringing The Video Store Back In The Age Of Netflix
January 09, 2018  |  Retail

Seeing a movie at the Alamo Drafthouse is a unique cinematic experience — which is saying something, given that movies are a fairly stereotyped affair....

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Bringing Luxury To The Humble Vending Machine
Bringing Luxury To The Humble Vending Machine
January 08, 2018  |  Retail

The word “vending machine” elicits a few typical images: candy bars, chips and soft drinks — though if one spends enough time in an airport personal...

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Kroger’s Quiet Digital Grocery Push
Kroger’s Quiet Digital Grocery Push
January 05, 2018  |  Retail

The grocery realm has attracted many big headlines over the last few years — a phenomenon that went into overdrive six months ago when Amazon announced...

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Kickstarting A Direct-To-Consumer Wine Business
Kickstarting A Direct-To-Consumer Wine Business
January 04, 2018  |  Retail

Describing a business as “a mediocre corporation” usually doesn’t generate a stellar review. A small subset of workers and entrepreneurs in Dallas, however, work at...

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How Capsule Wants To Bring The Human Touch To eCommerce
How Capsule Wants To Bring The Human Touch To eCommerce
December 22, 2017  |  eCommerce

The pharmacy is just one of those places. Like the DMV or the dentist, it’s one of those places consumers have to visit from time...

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Ameliora And Trying To Stitch Empowerment Into A Firm’s Fabric
Ameliora And Trying To Stitch Empowerment Into A Firm’s Fabric
December 21, 2017  |  Retail

There are few experiences more rapidly disheartening than buying women’s professional clothing. Stock is limited, sizing is all over the map and the majority of...

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