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How A New Name Sparked An Unattended Retail Turnaround

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When Stockwell launched in September of 2017, it went by a different name: Bodega. But the branding came across somewhat differently. The brand was widely accused of being culturally insensitive and appropriating the name of the very shops they were hoping to push out of business with their full-service vending machines.

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Retail Pulse: AMC Theatres Premieres Mobile Ordering, Papa John’s Teams With DoorDash

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As it stands, mobile ordering is available at the chain’s Denver, Boston and Houston locations — and more markets are said to be in the works for this year. million in 2017. Alternatively, customers can have their food sent straight to their seats in some of the theatres. The retailer reported net income for the fourth quarter of $102.6

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

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Investor optimism in spite of the news perhaps indicates faith in the cost-cutting measures Whole Foods has pursued, along with boosting its less-expensive 365 brand. percent in 2017. based brands, and less dramatic than Whole Foods’ rise. Despite the uptick, KR shares are still significantly down for 2017.

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

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In the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, AT&T and Verizon launched drones in Houston, Texas to inspect their towers — a process which would have been too dangerous and time-consuming to do manually. DroneCast has developed services for banner advertising and has delivered Ford-branded knickknacks to patrons at auto conventions.

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

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The retail apocalypse has claimed many victims , with almost 7,000 stores closing in the US in 2017. We look into how stores are being transformed into showrooms, community gathering spots, and even event spaces as retailers leverage the physical store as tool for brand marketing. Say goodbye to the big-box stores of yesteryear.

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