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Why Does The Path To Retail Innovation Go Through So Many Labs?

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It’s not enough to be a retailer these days, not if a merchant intends to survive in a world of commerce dominated by the likes of Amazon and other tech-focused competitors. PYMNTS readers can be forgiven if they view innovation labs (no matter the label) as something that verges on retail fad. New Efforts.

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DHL Debuts Africa eShop App

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To help merchants sells products to markets in Africa, DHL is rolling out its DHL Africa eShop app. retailers online in markets across Africa, according to reports. Jumia , which was started in 2012, also became the first African unicorn startup in 2016 following a $326 funding round that encompassed AXA, Goldman Sachs and MTN.

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Macy?s Names Chief Technology Officer To Lead eCommerce Teams

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In his role, he will lead the company’s technology strategy, in addition to spearheading the teams that build the company’s eCommerce experience — among other functions, retail news source Chain Store Age reported. “We In addition, he worked in leadership positions at Deloitte Consulting and FedEx Kinko’s.

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Macy’s Gives Boost to Its Digital Team

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In the retailer’s latest move, it’s looking to change public perception with two new hires to boost its digital initiatives. Starting at the company in 2012 as Macy’s VP of engineering, Anwar founded MacysLabs. Yasir Anwar was internally promoted to Macy’s executive VP and CTO. ”

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American Eagle Leads $3.45M Investment In Dormify

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Founded by Amanda Zuckerman and her mom Karen in 2012, Dormify offers college students and post-grads tools, resources and products to create their first home away from home. The company was able to amass its loyal customer base through email marketing. Dormify announced a $3.45

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Grab Grabs Digital Payment Startup iKaaz

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The FinTech startup iKaaz, which was founded in 2012, has a cloud-based platform for online merchants, point-of-sale hardware for retailers and a mobile wallet for customers who want to make digital payments. The existing MOWA wallet that serves the India market will continue as a separate company with its own leadership and staffing.

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Here Are 35 Casualties Of The Retail Apocalypse And Why They Failed

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Modern-day retail is at an inflection point as retailers face struggling physical storefronts, massive debt, and inefficient operations, among other issues. Formerly beloved brands such as Aeropostale, American Apparel, and PacSun bit the dust in 2016, and the pace of retail deaths has accelerated since then.

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