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Is ‘Walking In A Live Instagram Account’ The Future Of Physical Retail?

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In a new PYMNTS interview, Co-founder Katie Hunt of SHOWFIELDS — best described as a physical space in New York City for retail experiences — spoke about how at least part of in-person commerce will look, and even feel, in the 2020s. You really want to experience a moment of time with the brand and their story.

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Ex-QVC Executive Gets 2.5 Years In Prison For Defrauding Company

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CNBC said The Steinberg Group , which operates under the name dOMAIN, and a production management company in New York City agreed to submit altered invoices and bills to hide the scam. Falkowski was sentenced to 30 months in a federal prison for being the brains behind a $1 million fraud scam.

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In The Park. At A Kiosk. Using Digital Payments. Buying $1.6K Designer Jewelry.

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In the new Unattended Retail Tracker , PYMNTS charts the latest ways that companies are working to accept more non-cash payment methods, from the common credit card swipe to biometric scans. For many retailers, vending machines have become a critical part of the customer experience. Around The Unattended Retail Space.

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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). To purchase access to the space, visitors can enter their credit card information into the app to receive a pass with a code, which the host scans at the location.

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Walmart’s Allswell Goes On Tour; Target To Expand Debut Of New Loyalty Program

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Startups in the eCommerce space have long enabled their customers to experience their products in real life (“IRL”) through temporary retail shops, and now, digitally-focused brands belonging to major retailers are taking a similar approach. 7) in New York City.

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NEW INSIGHT: Vending Machines, Delivering Caviar Dreams

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But, for consumers with more cash on hand or cards with higher spending limits, more luxurious items, including caviar and cars, can also be purchased through specialized vending machines. The solution uses a 3D camera positioned at the restaurant’s POS terminal to scan customers’ faces and verify their identities.

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Inside Dunkin’s AI-Powered Mobile Ordering App

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Dunkin’ is one of the most widespread quick-service restaurants (QSR) brands in the world, selling coffee, donuts and breakfast items at more than 11,300 locations in 36 countries, including 8,500 restaurants across the United States. Many customers were hesitant to do so, fearing security breaches. The Future Of Dunkin’ .

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