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2018 Recap: The Year In Grocery Innovations

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Shoppers had new opportunities to buy groceries without having to walk through the aisles of their local supermarkets or wait in line at checkout counters this year, as grocers rolled out digital innovations in shopping and payments. Personal Shopping Services.

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SAFE Credit Union Brings Targeted Marketing To An Increasingly On-Demand World

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PYMNTS’ Credit Union Innovation Index found that CU members may not prioritize the latest technologies as much as bank and FinTech customers do, but they still value easy-to-use mobile apps and online capabilities. She pointed to a sponsorship deal with Papa Murphy’s Park, home of the Sacramento Republic Football Club, as another example.

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Alcohol Sizzles, Apple Pay Fizzles And Bikes Are Blowing Up

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Bicycles in their modern form became common in the early 20th century, making them a brilliant innovation that had the misfortune of showing up on the scene shortly before a slightly better one rolled out: the automobile. and Sacramento. The firm has an 18-month exclusive permit for its electric bikes in San Francisco. Apple Pay: Now!

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The Real Hunger Games: A Battle Royale In The Grocery Aisles

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When linked to the Amazon Chase card, the cash-back makes the experience even more of a win, in addition to serving as a natural pull toward card/brand share shift. Slow on curbside pick-up : As of August 2018, Amazon is rolling out pilots in its first two markets of Sacramento and Virginia Beach. Weaknesses. Secret Weapon.

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