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Steal This 5-Step Banking Innovation Playbook from Gentle Monster

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For inspiration in banking innovation, we often look to other industries. Instead of thinking traditionally, Gentle Monster pursued a strategy of innovation and creativity to become the hottest sunglass company globally, creating a company currently valued at $900 million. Honkook Kim and his Gentle Monster Brand is a perfect example.

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Whole Foods 365 Expands To Los Angeles

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Whole Foods has expanded its 365 concept to Los Angeles with a new opening in the Silver Lake neighborhood. The store focuses on serving millennial customers who value convenience, are mindful of price and tend to keep away from products containing artificial preservatives and colors.

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Hertz, CLEAR Partner To Speed Up Car Rentals With Biometrics

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Some of the locations include Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), John F. We’re excited to introduce Hertz Fast Lane Powered by CLEAR to get Hertz customers through the exit gate without the wait and on the road faster,” said Hertz CEO Kathryn V. Marinello in the press release. “By

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Mastercard, Next Retail Concepts Launch New Digital Shopping Experience

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The new shopping experience will premiere at 29Rooms in Los Angeles, which is Refinery29’s experiential event. Retailers who leverage the technology also have the ability to provide customized offers as well as gain analytics on overall store performance.

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The New Whole Foods Is Coming

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Will Whole Foods’ new concept, 365 by Whole Foods Market — which promises to offer cut-priced organic goods, an improved customer experience and the ability to “hang out” in the new stores — force consumers to find a new reason to resent the grocery giant? Among the innovations is store layout.

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Amazon Rolls Out Alexa-Powered Home Experience Centers

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The eCommerce retailer said customers have rated Amazon’s experts at 4.9 We picked Amazon because of our shared commitment to customers, their Amazon experts across the country and their ability to connect customers with thousands of service providers through Amazon Home Services.”. “We out of 5 stars. with more to follow.

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Wall Street Woes Take The Retailer’s Eye Off The Customer

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The company started out with an innovative business model. In short, it was to open a limited number of stores in major markets – Los Angeles, New York City and San Francisco – to sell high-end consigned apparel, jewelry and accessories, to complement its eCommerce focus. Playing to Wall Street does two things.