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Five At Five: Google’s P2P Move; Whole Foods Does Robotic Farming

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First-Class Perks Include VR Tech o n Alaska Air. The program makes Alaska Air the first airline in North America to trial the technology as an in-flight entertainment device. CEO Edward Lampert is seeking to restructure the retailer’s roughly $1.1 In addition, he wants the retailer’s board to sell $1.5

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Internal Memo: Simon To Reopen 49 Malls In May

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The properties in Texas, Indiana, Alaska, Missouri, Georgia, Mississippi, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Arkansas and Tennessee will not be limited to curbside-pickup reopening like the ones happening in Texas, the report said. Simon is also encouraging retailers to use technology, such as Apple Pay, for contactless transactions.

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Data Dive, Retail Race Edition

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And, speaking of making moves, this week’s Data Dive is dedicated to the retailers who have decided to start angling for poll position now, as holiday 2017 is still in the pre-show phase. not including Alaska and Hawaii) and requires no shipping or service fees for delivery when [consumers] meet a retailer’s order minimum.

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Target Teams With Google For Voice-Activated Shopping

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What’s more, the retailer announced customers can shop Google Express via Google Assistant, its voice-activated digital assistant found on its Google Home devices and on Android TV. not including Alaska and Hawaii) and requires no shipping or service fees for delivery when you meet a retailer’s order minimum. (not

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Retail’s Voice-Assisted, Meatless Summer

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As PYMNTS prepares to BBQ and drink sangria and maybe even hum some union solidarity anthems in honor of this holiday weekend, we ask you to take a few moments to join us on a “greatest-hits tour” of this past summer of retail. One example was provided by retail chain Urban Outfitters. New Subscription Push. Voice and Tariffs.

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Why 9 In 10 Merchants Put Subscription Product Details On A Pedestal

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Before these retailers onboard new customers, however, they have to convert shoppers into subscribers. Moreover, they can send an item back to the retailer with a free prepaid envelope. Little Spoon sends meals to customers across the United States — except Hawaii and Alaska — on a biweekly basis for a 14-day supply.

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Airports Expand Range Of Digital Identity Technology

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Alaska Airlines sold entire three-seat rows for the price of a single seat during a 48-hour sale in August and September. Now, CLEAR's touchless technology is able to connect identity to health insights to help people feel confident walking back into the office.". Or into a retailer, doctors office or stadium.