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Social Shopping’s Potential Uptick
Social Shopping’s Potential Uptick
February 04, 2020  |  Today In Data

The potential of social shopping has been rich ever since large tech companies put their efforts behind linking content to commerce. Results, however, have so far fallen...

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Innovating In Cities With Electric Vehicles, Cashierless Stores
Innovating In Cities With Electric Vehicles, Cashierless Stores
February 03, 2020  |  Today In Data

 The electric scooter and bike race in Washington, D.C. has become more complicated in the last few months, as the district has moved both to...

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Buyer Payments And Seller Payouts In A Changing Sharing Economy
Buyer Payments And Seller Payouts In A Changing Sharing Economy
January 31, 2020  |  Today In Data

The sharing economy is changing with the coming of age of Generation Z, as businesses struggle to balance the needs of established shoppers and younger consumers. Another...

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Growth In Coffee Brands And Unattended Retail
Growth In Coffee Brands And Unattended Retail
January 30, 2020  |  Today In Data

Automated retail is a burgeoning space, with sales growth via many unattended retail devices significantly increasing. However, the industry faces challenges from old machines that haven’t been updated and...

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Transformations In Social Media Commerce And Restaurant Technology 
Transformations In Social Media Commerce And Restaurant Technology 
January 29, 2020  |  Today In Data

 Social media platforms are aiming to harness their contextual commerce potential. TikTok, which is mostly a destination for users seeking short-form videos, is now looking to better monetize...

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CPG Brands Drive Innovation With Caffeinated Beverages
CPG Brands Drive Innovation With Caffeinated Beverages
January 28, 2020  |  Today In Data

 Americans are heavy consumers of caffeine, drinking plenty of coffee and soft drinks. Brands such as Phocus, however, are providing consumers with healthier beverage alternatives with...

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Restaurants Tap Into Mobile Order-Ahead Innovations
Restaurants Tap Into Mobile Order-Ahead Innovations
January 27, 2020  |  Today In Data

Consumers are using mobile order-ahead for additional purposes beyond ordering and payment, as they tap into apps to search for menu items and coupons. But fraudsters continue to...

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Protecting eCommerce Merchants From Fraud
Protecting eCommerce Merchants From Fraud
January 24, 2020  |  Today In Data

Merchants have to participate in eCommerce if they want to maintain relevancy in today’s economy, but their engagement in online transactions also exposes them to new forms...

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Providing Rideshare Drivers, Tour Guides With Innovative Payments
Providing Rideshare Drivers, Tour Guides With Innovative Payments
January 23, 2020  |  Today In Data

Gig workers drive passengers with ridesharing services or conduct tours, comprising a growing segment of workers. Many of their payments, however, are sent through slow or...

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