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In Harvey’s Wake, First Data Offers Free Clovers To Aid Impacted Businesses

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First Data said Saturday that in the wake of the devastation of Hurricane Harvey, the company will send thousands of its Clover Go mobile credit and debit card readers to small businesses (SMBs) in Houston and the surrounding area.

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Why Brick-And-Mortar Merchants Are Tapping Into Unattended Retail

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From Rent the Runway to McDonald’s , retailers are tapping into a world of technology that lets customers make transactions without visiting a cashier. These are just some of the ways that merchants are using digital innovations to better serve their customers with the help of kiosk and unattended retail technology: . In the U.S.,

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Securing The Self-Serve Store

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They may enjoy strolling the aisles of physical retail, but many customers still want support features that enable them to quickly and easily find and buy items, through self-serve offerings and other automation technologies. The venues rely on radio-frequency identification (RFID)-technology and self-checkout.

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Branching Out: Physical Locations Boost CUs' Digital Plans

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While many credit unions had already begun implementing digital technologies before the health crisis began, they were forced to radically accelerate their efforts after stay-at-home and social distancing protocols gave them little choice. It also offers participating CUs customized consulting services.

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Float Hybrid And Building A Better Bridge Between Music And Beer

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The San Francisco–based firm trades on its ability to help its brand partners “navigate the future of emerging technologies and the digital experience” and then help those brands “design and develop interactive branded experiences for the new digital world.” Mobile beer ordering, specifically.

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Automated Retail Speeds Up Delivery And Checkout

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Last month, Domino’s Pizza announced it would be testing autonomous pizza delivery in Houston with robotics company Nuro. We looked to technology to assist us,” she said. Since each customer has their own unique card, the store can track shoppers with an assist from security cameras. It’s starting to see traction again.

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How CUs Can Leverage Loyalty Programs To Boost Their Brands And Retain Members

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CUs that find innovative ways to engage their members and provide more value are more likely to appeal to wider member bases, according to Krista Thompson , director of channel strategy and integration at Houston-based TDECU , which has over $3.7 billion in assets, more than 343,000 members, 33 branches and four back-office service centers.

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