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The Little Lingerie Brand That Could

PYMNTS

The lingerie business is booming, thanks in part to Adore Me — a startup that has posted double- and triple-digit growth over the past few years and has shaken the lingerie industry to the core with its fast-fashion model, savvy digital strategies and inclusive “customer-first” mentality. Experts are starting to say yes. price point.

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Panera Gives Its Customers A Verbal Order-Ahead Assist

PYMNTS

When Panera Bread first rolled out its mobile order-ahead service in 2012, the idea was to attract consumers wary of waiting in lines for service. Louis, Missouri-based company partnered with Google to allow customers to place orders using simple phrases like, “OK Google, ask Panera for delivery,” or “OK Google, talk to Panera.”.

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Installation Network Aims To Remove Assembly Headaches For eCommerce Buyers

PYMNTS

A company called Buy It Installed , which launched in 2012, is ready to help the less skilled consumer with the task. Buy It Installed also owns and operates the Craftsman Republic network, which consists of brand-certified installation professionals across the nation. That network is another value proposition for the company.

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NEW INSIGHT: Vending Machines, Delivering Caviar Dreams

PYMNTS

And, as it appears to be playing out, some of the latest unattended tech developments could bring big changes to how consumers shop for goods and interact with brands, as well as goods and services. All the customer has to do to place their order is smile at the camera. Unattended solutions invite big changes to commerce.

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How Frank And Oak Offers A Tailored-To-Fit eCommerce Experience

PYMNTS

Thriving or just surviving in the omnichannel age means offering comprehensive in-store and online features that both engage customers and connect them with brands. So, our focus has been on delivering a customer experience that adds value.”. That’s how we built a lot of our services, and really our brand, online.”.

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NEW STUDY: Why Fast Food Isn’t Innovating Fast Enough

PYMNTS

According to PYMNTS research, most brands in the QSR space are losing the innovation race. Panera gives its customers a verbal order assist. After debuting mobile order-ahead services in 2012 and overhauling them in 2014, national bakery-cafe chain Panera Bread has become one of the leaders in the race to innovate among QSRs. .

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The Role of the ATM as a High-Value Service Channel

Independent Banker

Today’s advanced technology provides new ways for ATMs to deliver a secure, enhanced customer experience, lower costs and increased revenues. The demand for ubiquitous services available 24/7 from a location and channel of the customer’s/member’s choice is only part of the story. 2) mckinsey.com, The Future of S.

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