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How Beef Jerky Is Driving Digital Payments Innovation

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Product and eCommerce Innovation. Kohn said that he felt like Asian flavors were on trend after research, especially with millennial crowds and those in the demographic looking for out-of-the-box flavor profiles. The company is also focusing on local retail around Chicago. They want something different,” Kohn said.

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Banks Bring Coffee Shops To New Branches

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With the bank branch of the future, large institutions such as Capital One and Fifth Third are aiming to create spaces that appeal to millennials around Chicago that provide technical support, financial advice and — in some instances — cappuccino. By the same token, Capital One has brought three Capital One Cafes in Chicago.

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Oars + Alps Gets $1.3-Million Funding Boost

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Chicago-based men’s grooming line Oars + Alps is hoping to change that with its $1.3-million Our goal is to create a year-round skincare line for millennials guys. Everything is designed for the millennials’ on-the-go lifestyle, which means it does not spill in their bag, and you can easily bring it on a carry-on for a flight.”.

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Kohl’s Redoubles Omnichannel Efforts Amid Rise In Digital Sales

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Our stores are a key asset and differentiator for Kohl’s, we continue to innovate to make them more relevant and compelling for our customers,” Gass said in the call. Rewards and Millennials. And, to help reach millennials, the company has rolled out a “millennial initiative” to bring consumers in this demographic to its stores.

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Why The World Needs Artisanal Marshmallows

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If one were trying to come up with the most millennial-sounding product imaginable, it would be hard to do much better than an artisanal marshmallow. For two entrepreneurs in in Chicago, the artisanal marshmallow is not a concept, but a reality they’ve invested in heavily, perfecting and bringing to the world.

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Financial Conferences this Fall Showcasing New Ideas and Innovation

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Between September and October, we’ll see a host of new companies, ideas and innovation, and we’ll hear from the “experts” on those issues we need to pay attention to in 2017. This conference series is focused exclusively on showcasing the best and most innovative new financial and banking technologies. AFT Fall Summit. BAI Beacon 2016.

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Retail Pulse: IKEA To Open ‘Planning Studio’ In NYC; Pizza Hut Will Acquire QuikOrder

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Younger shoppers, however, are still seeking out places like IKEA even in the age of online shopping: A Home Furnishing News survey found that brick-and-mortar stores provided 63 percent of indoor furniture purchased by millennials. As it stands, Amazon Go stores in Seattle, Chicago and San Francisco use the cashierless technology.

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