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Verizon 5G Network Launch Foreshadows Mobile Commerce Changes

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It’s probably too much to say that 2019 will be the year of 5G – deployments and use cases, especially in retail and payments, are unlikely to hit a critical mass this year – but the Verizon announcement shows major activity is underway. cities by the end of 2019. 5G Potential. T-Mobile has also said it plans to launch 5G in 30 cities.

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Inside Chipotle’s Decade Of Digital-First Ordering Innovation

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Pizza chain Domino’s , for example, is planning to test self-driving vehicle technology in one major metro region. The company has partnered with autonomous technology firm Nuro with plans to put driverless delivery vehicles to work in Houston, Texas, by the end of 2019.

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Wegmans To Open In Brooklyn; Whole Foods Brings Eateries To 500th Store

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Whole Foods Market South Region President Bobby Turner said, according to reports, “We worked hard to create a place that offers our neighbors a destination to get together, enjoy great food and connect with members of the local community through a variety of culinary, wellness and cultural events.”.

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Hurricane Florence’s Retail Punch

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And according to experts, the impacts from the storm will likely be felt throughout the end of 2018 and perhaps into 2019. We do not engage in surge pricing, and product prices do not fluctuate by region or delivery location,” an Amazon spokesperson noted. “We

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Community banks are thriving in Texas

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With the record growth of San Antonio, Houston and Austin, southern Texas is becoming a hub for business. This region has the kind of energy that draws people to a place and helps them and their businesses thrive. The Houston metro took the 10th spot with a 20.3% billion to the state’s GDP in 2019, according to state records.

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