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Welcome To The New C-Store Innovation Game

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Retail innovation labs – incubators or tech hubs – aren’t confined to operations run by the likes of Amazon or Walmart. The company already had operated an innovation facility in Japan. Located in Dallas, the 7-Eleven lab store is designed so that customers can test and purchase the newest innovations from the retailer. Payments Role.

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Retail Pulse: Walmart To Boost Supply Chain In China; JD Sports Rides Athleisure Popularity

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The facility, which has been in operation since March, serves more than 100 Walmart locations in Guangxi and Guangdong. JD has over 2,400 locations that offer brands such as Nike, Puma and Adidas. Even so, shares in the retailer have skyrocketed 77 percent this year as the firm rides the millennial preference for athleisure items.

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