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Retail Pulse: Microsoft To Open London Flagship; Walmart Hires Tech Exec

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Technology companies are opening brick-and-mortar stores to let customers try out their products in real life. In the space, consumers can experience technology, services and products from Microsoft and from the company’s partners. Burger King locations in a St. In Other Brick-and-Mortar News .

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NEW STUDY: Why Fast Food Isn’t Innovating Fast Enough

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According to PYMNTS research, most brands in the QSR space are losing the innovation race. After debuting mobile order-ahead services in 2012 and overhauling them in 2014, national bakery-cafe chain Panera Bread has become one of the leaders in the race to innovate among QSRs. . Most recently, the St.

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Panera Gives Its Customers A Verbal Order-Ahead Assist

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Earlier this month, the St. Louis, Missouri-based company partnered with Google to allow customers to place orders using simple phrases like, “OK Google, ask Panera for delivery,” or “OK Google, talk to Panera.”. It’s also about being one of the first national brands to embrace the next stage of mobile ordering, according to Berinato.

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