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Tesco Veteran Simon Belsham Takes The Helm At Jet.com

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The Tesco veteran will work to boost the retailer’s online grocery business as the company’s new president, CNBC reported. There are so many ways technology can change retail and be a force for good in our lives,” Belsham said in a statement. “In Before becoming Jet’s president in January 2017, Landsman was its chief customer officer.

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How To Make Sure Stores Don’t Die

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The idea, as explained in a new PYMNTS interview with Adam Levene, founder of a retail technology company called Hero , is to plug the physical store, so to speak, into the larger digital and mobile worlds where consumers are increasingly operating. And retailers are making bigger bets on [ omnichannel ] technology.”.

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Kasisto Lands $17M, Plans Expansion

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In a press release , Kasisto said Oak HC/FT led the fundraising round, with participation from existing investors Propel Venture Partners, Two Sigma Ventures, Commerce Ventures, Mastercard and Partnership Fund for New York City. AI’s adoption in financial services has continued at a rapid pace.

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Tracksmith: Taking DTC Running From Heartbreak Hill To The Global Market

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3 in the best running cities in the U.S., you’d be hard-pressed to find a Chowdahead who doesn’t think Boston is the running capital of the world. Matt Taylor, co-founder and CEO of running apparel brand Tracksmith has found himself and his company a little slice of Boston’s running history. I think that will carry into 2020.”.

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Madison Reed Announces New Funding And CMO

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Called by some the Warby Parker of hair color, Madison Reed has announced $13 million in new venture capital funding and a newly hired CMO. To obtain funding, Madison Reed upped their game on several fronts, including airing QVC spots and debuting a chatbot and a storefront dubbed the Madison Reed Color Bar in New York City.

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Mobile Apps Unlock Urban Oases For Rest And Productivity

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In addition to the current Hudson Yards location, additional New York City locations are planned to roll out this year). Silver said the space can appeal to a wide range of demographics, from the office worker to the tourist coming off the High Line to someone traversing around the city or freelancing. Hudson Yards .

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Bulletin: A Cheaper Way To Sell In-Store

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Bulletin — described as “WeWork for retail” — opened its second New York City retail space this week while also raising funds in anticipation of opening additional NYC locations as well as eventually branching out to other cities.