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How BNPL Is Helping BlackCool Boost Brand Awareness And Availability

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a lifestyle brand that offers apparel, accessories and fragrances as well as spirits and hand-rolled cigars. I think this is similar to people having a Neiman Marcus card, a Nordstrom card or a Macy’s card,” Williform explained. Registering And Extending Brand Appeal . BNPL Expands Demographic Reach .

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Data Dive, Forward Backward Edition: The Cashless Tango And Amazon’s Opposite Moves

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That was on display this week in payments and commerce, as cashless jumped forward in Atlanta with a big partnership, only to get the cold shoulder in Philadelphia where it is now banned by law. In an attempt to lower prices and boost convenience, as of this week the stadium will only take credit cards, debit cards and mobile payments.

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Philly Mall Owner Sets The Tone For Digital 3.0

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A Philadelphia-based mall owner is taking a proactive approach to the digital shift and back-to-school shopping. PREIT (Philadelphia Real Estate Investment Trust) is curating its first eCommerce offering in what it says is a unique avenue to engage consumers from a multi-retail perspective.

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Looking Toward Unattended Retail’s ‘Bright Future’ At The Kiosk

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“Sometimes customers don’t have cash, or don’t have the right amount, and cards are fast and convenient.”. 48 percent of people use cards as one of their payment options at vending machines — and of those who prefer card payments, 82 percent cite convenience as the top reason.

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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. The four-room house, which is a mere 238 square feet, was built for the brand by Modern Tiny Living.

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If Cash Won’t Die, Why Not Manage It Better Digitally?

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However, even as the use of cash declines, there is mounting evidence that it’s not going anywhere, whether it be the ongoing political backlash to the concept of a cashless retail economy or merely the realization among many consumers that using cash instead of credit cards is a better way to keep from sinking into debt. Night Deposits.

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When Restaurant Tech Sees Your Face And Identifies Your Taste

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A recent pioneer is Caliburger, which is utilizing facial recognition ordering technology at locations in Pasadena, California, and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Facial recognition technology has helped distinguish Malibu Poke from other brands, but the restaurant does not consider it a replacement for human work. Get the loyalty card.