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The Rise Of Digital Technology In Retail And Authentication 

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And in technology, digital identity offerings have become more widespread in recent years to serve as alternatives or as a supplement to old-fashioned authentication methods. 17.37B : Amount that brands are projected to spend on advertising on eCommerce sites and apps this year. All this, Today in Data.

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Brand Differentiation – How One Bank Is Producing 132% Profit Growth

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If your bank struggles to create a clear value proposition and brand differentiation, then we have a case study for you. Brand Differentiation Step 1: Build an Employee-Centric Culture. It would do that by using technology, design, and data science to provide a customer experience that would generate its publicity.

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Dine Brands Experiments With Order-Ahead Tech For Dine-In Customers

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Borrowing from the strategy of fast food restaurants, Dine Brands is working on a new order-ahead technology. It’s like converting casual dining to fast food,” Dine Brands CEO Stephen Joyce told The Post. By adding technology, restaurants such as Applebee’s hope to increase spending and bring in younger customers.

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Imperial Brands Moves Into Cannabis Industry

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Cigarette company Imperial Brands has invested in Canadian cannabis company Auxly Cannabis Group to the tune of £75m ($93.2M In Canada, the marijuana market is estimated to be worth around $6 billion and could increase to as much as $11 billion in 2025. USD), according to a report by the Financial Times. Altria paid $1.8

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Oracle Retail: Shoppers Value Control In Retail Technologies

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A new study from Oracle revealed that consumers are more willing to engage with brands that offer new retail technology if they are able to exert control over their experience. This signals brands to focus on building a strong foundation to win trust.

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Samsung: Wearables Sales Soared 30 Pct In 2020

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Wearable device sales have shot up at least 30 percent this year as consumers looked to technology to help them monitor their health during the ongoing global pandemic, according to a top Samsung executive. Samsung will continue to invest in these advanced technologies.”. million for all Swiss watch brands combined. billion.

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InComm Partners With Welcia To Grow Barcode Payments

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InComm , a global prepaid product and payment technology company, has announced a partnership with Welcia , Japan’s leading pharmacy chain, to launch four mobile barcode payment solutions in its stores. InComm will be integrating its point-of-sale payment technology directly with Welcia.

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