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In The Park. At A Kiosk. Using Digital Payments. Buying $1.6K Designer Jewelry.

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In response, unattended retail operators are finding new ways to embrace alternative payment methods, ranging from mobile wallets to cryptocurrencies. For many retailers, vending machines have become a critical part of the customer experience. Consumers are using less cash than ever, with the average consumer carrying just $21.

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Macy’s Bolsters Omnichannel Tech, Taps Into Subscriptions

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When it comes to technology, Gennette said the company is getting off-price better every day, with its backstage distribution center in Columbus now up and running. This DC operates on the Google cloud platform,” he noted, giving the company improved efficiency, speed and scale to support its off-priced business.

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Looking back on Money 20/20

Celent Banking

The wallet is not planning to use NFC at the POS, with QR codes set to be a most likely method, and as a result will be available on any smartphone device, irrespective of its operating system. Make no mistake – while most “pays” look similar, they offer a different customer experience (e.g.

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Gonzo Notes from Money20/20

Gonzobanker

Brian Mooney, CEO of Merchant Customer Exchange (MCX), also used his stage time to talk about the pilot under way in Columbus, Ohio, with many merchants. Lots of talk about innovation and customer experience. MCX gets credible volume and partnership. They are obsessive about speed of response and fulfillment.