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Apple To Reopen Approximately 100 US Retail Locations

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Apple , which runs 510 retail locations throughout the globe, intends to open roughly 100 U.S. The technology company will have approximately 130 of 271 Apple Stores in the country open by this week’s conclusion, CNBC reported. Apple’s locations, for their part, many times anchor key shopping centers or areas.).

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Apple Pay Eyeing QR Code Transactions

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Apple Pay users may soon be able to use a feature in the Wallet app to make payments by scanning a QR code. Since its launch, Apple Pay transactions at brick-and-mortar retailers relied on NFC and an iPhone near the payment terminal to make a contactless purchase. AppleInsider reported the U.S.

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Goldman’s Apple Card: What Will Q2 Hold?

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Apple Card — the iPhone-based credit product launched last summer by Goldman Sachs , Apple and Mastercard — is expected to be a hot topic on Goldman’s earnings call Wednesday (July 15). To use Apple Pay, customers tap the card icon in the Afterpay app, which then activates the Afterpay card in the Apple wallet.

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Advancing Retail And Education With Digital Technology 

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In payment methods, Circle K announced a cashierless checkout pilot as convenience stores advance retail innovations. And in education, Google and Apple are facilitating students’ return to class with the help of technology. All this, Today in Data. 7.3K: Minimum number of Circle K stores in operation in the U.S.

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Today In Retail: Amazon Grows Palm Biometrics In Washington State; Toyota, Lexus Take Control Of Online Buying Platforms

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In today’s top retail news, Amazon Go stores in Seattle are reportedly being equipped with Amazon One palm-reading scanners, while automotive brands are taking control of digital purchasing platforms. Plus, fashion-based small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are getting a new marketplace option. Amazon Expands Palm Biometrics In Seattle .

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Apple Introduces New eCommerce Portal With Upgraded UX

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With most of Apple ’s retail stores remaining closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, the tech giant is introducing a new hub to streamline the shop-from-home experience. Further, Apple is offering multiple ways to pay, including installment options. billion and a profit of $11.25 billion and a profit of $11.25

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Last Mile: Apple Joins Trend Toward Using Stores As Fulfillment Centers

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The last mile is proving to be a competitive hotspot as the retail industry enters its critical fourth quarter. Using retail stores as distribution points has been tabbed an “Amazon killer” by some analysts and now Apple is joining that trend. In addition, the program keeps Apple Stores operational during coronavirus lockdowns.

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