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Kroger Teams With ClusterTruck To Serve Up ‘Ghost Kitchens’

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The Kroger stores slated for the new service are in Indianapolis and greater Columbus, Ohio. The companies said that they developed the concept through a test program operating in Columbus, Indianapolis and Carmel, Indiana, as well as a King Soopers Delivery Kitchen powered by ClusterTruck in Denver.

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Commercial InsurTech Bold Penguin Buys xagent To Expand B2B Range

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. “We are obsessed with upgrading the commercial insurance ecosystem, helping it evolve to meet the needs of all the players and catch up with the pace of technological innovation,” said Ilya Bodner, founder and CEO of Bold Penguin. The demand for cyber insurance is on the rise – the sector is expected to reach a $7.5

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Amazon Rolls Out Instant Pickup In Five Markets; More To Come

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Columbus, Ohio; and College Park, Md. Amazon, the eCommerce giant, announced Tuesday (Aug. 15) the launch of Instant Pickup, a free service for Prime and Prime Student members in which they can purchase a curated selection of daily essentials available for pickup in two minutes or less.

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Kroger Expands Home Chef Meal Kit Offerings To New Stores

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“With continued innovation and personalization, we are providing customers with more ways to enjoy fresh, delicious meals that align with their individual tastes.”

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Today in Data: Amazon’s Powerful Presence

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Whether it’s driving increased digital sales , inducing worry among brick-and-mortar competitors , upping the ante on instant pick up kiosk expansions , or finding innovative ways to pay for its acquisitions, Amazon is helping shape the retail world, and it doesn’t appear to be slowing down any time soon. Commerce Department.

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Retail Pulse: DSW Expands In-Store Experiences; L Brands Plans Store Closures

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markets, aiming to generate repeat visits as part of its experiential retail efforts. DSW began working with W Nail Bar in 2017; the two companies offer salon services at Columbus, Ohio’s Easton Town Center and the Polaris Fashion Place. Austin, Texas; and Dublin, Ohio. Net sales fell short of expectations of $4.88 billion at $4.85

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Williams-Sonoma Pursues Co-Branded Card

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Williams-Sonoma ’s existing credit card portfolio will be acquired by Alliance Data , a Columbus, Ohio-based credit card services business, to provide a private-label, co-branded credit card program. “Williams-Sonoma has always embraced innovative customer engagement strategies. ”

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