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Building Bridges For Chinese Consumers To U.S. Commerce

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million Chinese nationals visited the U.S. in 2016 (the last year for which data is available), spending a net total of $333 billion. If Alipay were a nation, it would be the third largest on Earth. According to the U.S. Commerce Department , 2.97 That’s roughly $7,200 per person per U.S visit, according to the U.S.

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Happy Returns: In-Person Returns For eTail

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One logistics technology startup is working to solve the problem of physical returns for digital retailers. Founded in 2016, HappyReturns is working to grow a nationwide network of Return Bars, located in shopping malls, where online shoppers from participating online retailers can return their products in person. and Houston.

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Grocery Tracker: 7-Eleven Eyes 10K U.S. Stores

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It also provides 7-Eleven entry into Houston, the 4th largest city in the United States, and a strong presence in Corpus Christi and across South Texas. The National Association of Convenience recently reported that non-gasoline sales at U.S. percent growth to $233 billion across fiscal 2016. units saw 3.2

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Surviving The Retail Apocalypse: The Technologies And Trends That Can Help Brick-And-Mortar Thrive Again

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Retailers are leveraging technology, such as artificial intelligence and augmented reality, to enhance operational visibility and personalize their customer service, a new necessity in fast-changing and demanding consumer market. However, this isn’t the whole story. The new big-box store. Ikea as a model.

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From AT&T To Xerox: 65 Corporate Innovation Labs

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Download this presentation from the CB Insights Innovation Summit to see the technologies, business models and distribution innovations that you should watch for in the next 5 to 10 years. Technology. Technology. Phillips Design focuses on new ideas and new technologies to improve the lives of their customers.

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33 Ways Drones Will Impact Society: From Fighting War to Forecasting Weather, UAVs Change Everything

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Drone technology has been used by defense organizations and tech-savvy consumers for quite some time. However, the benefits of this technology extends well beyond just these sectors. And as autonomy and collision-avoidance technologies improve, so too will drones’ ability to perform increasingly complex tasks.