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Are Postmates Sidewalk Robots Just The Tip Of The Self-Delivery Frontier?

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The fleet from Nuro will serve certain Domino’s customers in Houston who place their orders online, the company said in an announcement. The grocer, along with Nuro, had been using a fleet of Prius cars with operators. The concept has been in development with Nuro since 2016. Automotive Interest.

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Apart-Hotels Turn Apartments Into Boutique Lodging

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Locale currently lists locations in Austin, Houston and Nashville on its website. Overall, Locale seeks to create a boutique experience, rather than a cookie-cutter apartment with another operator or extended-stay hotel. In an announcement, the company noted the raise was the first funding round since its late 2016 launch.)

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

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The company acquired 1,108 gas stations and retail convenience stores in 18 states currently operated by Sunoco. billion dollars, comes as part of a stated goal by 7-Eleven to operate 10,000 locations in the U.S. As of today, 7-Eleven operates 8,707 stores in the U.S. percent growth to $233 billion across fiscal 2016.

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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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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. Kohl’s and the smaller faster department store: Kohl’s is going small to grow big.

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Where Pharmacy Giants Walgreens, CVS, Walmart, And Rite Aid Are Placing Private Market Bets

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Today, the top four retail pharmacies by number of stores — Walmart, Walgreens, CVS, and Rite Aid — operate more than 25,000 stores. A newsletter examining how startups and corporations are approaching the intersection of healthcare and technology. Get Our Digital Health Newsletter. Key takeaways.

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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.