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Florida Retail Reopening Fails To Draw Consumers

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Retail reopening events continued to draw light foot traffic on Monday, as Florida joined Texas in allowing non-essential stores to reopen. Florida granted permission for stores to reopen Monday (May 4), the first phase of a return from the coronavirus lockdown. Meanwhile the digital shift momentum continues to draw new infrastructure.

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Kroger Building New Automated Warehouse Facility

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Supermarket giant Kroger and online grocery retailer Ocado are joining forces to build the second of 20 planned automated warehouse facilities. The two companies have broken ground on what they call America’s second “customer fulfillment center” (CFC), located in Groveland, FL, according to a press release. the release said.

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Kroger Aims To Drive Innovation With Grocery Experience, Partnerships

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The company’s physical stores are seen as a competitive advantage, as winning is defined by owning the customer relationship through the entire seamless ecosystem. McMullen noted that Kroger has invested in both its customer and associate experience. Grocery Innovation . and Walgreens Boots Alliance.

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NEW REPORT: From Consumer DIY To Call Center AI

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But when it comes to a broken appliance, or getting locked out of an online account, consumers still tend to pick up the phone and dial into a company’s hotline. By the time they’ve reached the customer service operator, they’ve already done their homework online and tried a few simple fixes of their own.

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Tapping Into The Digital Economy With Restaurant Innovations

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In a bid to serve customers through digital channels, quick-service restaurants (QSRs) are rolling out new innovations. These technologies bring more options for consumers to order and pay for their meals, such as kiosks and mobile ordering. With the addition of kiosks, McDonald’s is focusing on customer experience and choice.

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NEW INSIGHT: Vending Machines, Delivering Caviar Dreams

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The October edition of the PYMNTS Unattended Retail Tracker™ highlights how the latest developments in unattended retail technology are disrupting the ways in which consumers use public transportation, shop for vehicles, pay for fast food and more. All the customer has to do to place their order is smile at the camera.

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REPORT: Credit Unions Go The (Social) Distance With Mobile Banking Tools

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It is thus incumbent upon credit unions to listen to members’ feedback as they work to enhance their mobile and online offerings — or else risk losing them to competitors who provide superior experiences. Despite these hurdles, members’ adoption of mobile apps and other digital tools shows no signs of slowing.

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