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Why Pets Are Pulling Retail Innovation’s Leash

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The new developments show, among other things, the importance of social media — and also prescriptions — when it comes to capturing the dollars of pet owners, who are always a steady source of both digital and physical commerce. Online pet pharmacies also are pulling greater weight in pet retail. Better Pet Tag. Pet Medicine.

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NEW REPORT: Why QSRs Take The Mobile Order Ahead Plunge

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The convenience store chain recently tested a mobile app, dubbed 7-ElevenNOW, that enables customers to place orders online and have them delivered or pick them up in-store. Thus far, the offering has been tested at 10 store locations in and around the Dallas, Texas area.

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Rescuing The Restaurant Business From App Decline

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The model for the DineVite online and mobile app is actually similar to social media. What will factor into any restaurant or restaurant group’s success in tomorrow’s online world are the numbers and demographics of just how tourist-traveled your city, town, or region is going forward.

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Car Vending Machine Company Carvana Goes Up Against Wall Street

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Just ask Carvana, the leading online automotive seller and a major force in changing the way people buy cars. Miami is Carvana’s 24th car vending machine location to date — joining Nashville, San Antonio, Houston, Austin, Dallas, Raleigh, Jacksonville, Tampa, Charlotte, Washington, D.C., Ontario (L.A.), Oklahoma City, and Memphis.

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A Boon For Conglomerates, A Bust For SMEs

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Meanwhile, SMEs are facing increasing late payments, more concerned accountants and depressingly low satisfaction rates with online lenders. 50 million businesses have Facebook pages , and the social media giant is launching a new initiative to tap into that customer base. At least their jobs report was optimistic.

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32 Corporate Innovation Labs In Retail

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Key People: Anthony Gregorio, Innovation Lab Senior Manager; Prat Vemana, VP Online; Albert Vita, Director of Strategy Insights. Walmart’s innovation lab is designed to help them stay competitive in the increasingly online and mobile world. Notable Projects: Kellogg’s NYC has embraced social media. Founded: 2015.

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What Is 5G? Understanding The Next-Gen Wireless System Set To Enable Our Connected Future

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From social media platforms like Snap and Instagram to transportation apps like Uber and Lyft, many companies have benefited tremendously from the reliable connectivity and speed provided by today’s 4G systems. In the last decade, 4G wireless technology has become the standard for many mobile consumers around the world.

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