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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. The clothing market is a quickly evolving place, a fact showcased by Amazon’s quickly increasing share of the market.

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Subscription Brands Grow By Cutting Frictions From Cross-Border Commerce

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Subscription brands, for example, are looking good. The Washington Post has seen its global subscriptions increase by 60 percent since 2019, for example. “Our Life goes on regardless, and some businesses are actually doing okay in the year of COVID.

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How DTC Bike Brands Match Riders With The Perfect Fit

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In the age of direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands, however, digital innovators are taking a new approach to bike shopping. The Market . When it comes to target markets, Engelstein said that Dragon is looking at three different personas. Instead, they may be in the market for a fun, reliable alternative for day-to-day use.

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Retail Pulse: DSW Expands In-Store Experiences; L Brands Plans Store Closures

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markets, aiming to generate repeat visits as part of its experiential retail efforts. With the expanded partnership, the companies will bring the offering to brick-and-mortar stores in Washington, D.C.; They also create repeat visits to the DSW brand, where an exciting footwear assortment awaits.”. per share or $540 million.

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Innovating In Cities With Electric Vehicles, Cashierless Stores

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The electric scooter and bike race in Washington, D.C. And in retail innovation, Indonesia’s Blibli.com has opened a cashierless brick-and-mortar store location for its BlibliMart brand. 200B: Value of the grocery market in Indonesia. 200B: Value of the grocery market in Indonesia. All this, Today in Data.

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Durant’s Decision: How Star Athlete Departures Impact Brands, Retailers

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From an economic standpoint , James’ departure, which he announced in a highly controversial one-hour primetime special broadcast on ESPN entitled “The Decision,” was immediately felt in Cleveland and to the value of James’ own brand. That said, minimal backlash to the KD brand. It will only help his brand.”.

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Malls Embrace Modular Retail Tenants

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Malls are providing digital native brands with the opportunity to rent space without the typical lengthy commitment. In one case, real estate investment trust (REIT) Macerich is bringing a concept called BrandBox to its Tysons Corner Center mall in a Washington, D.C.

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