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Hertz Partners With Shift Technologies

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Rental car giant Hertz recently announced it teamed up with startup Shift Technologies , said Fortune. Shift Technologies is an online used-car marketplace. Under the new deal, Shift Technologies will feature and sell used vehicles from Hertz’s rental inventory, giving Hertz access to an additional retail sales channel.

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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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Report: Digital ID’s Role In Boosting Trust In The Sharing Economy

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In the September Digital Identity Tracker® , PYMNTS explores how sharing economy providers are investing in digital identity verification technologies to protect their users and why trust begins with a seamless onboarding experience. Around The Digital Identity Ecosystem.

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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. The virtual experience not only shifts online shopping from transactional to experiential, but also provides access to tools and insights to further engage shoppers, the companies said in the press release.

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Amazon Rolls Out Alexa-Powered Home Experience Centers

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Amazon said in the press release that Amazon Experience Centers feature the latest products and experiences created by Amazon experts, who are employees specifically trained on the latest technology. The eCommerce retailer said customers have rated Amazon’s experts at 4.9 out of 5 stars. with more to follow.

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Precise Location Data Is Targeting ‘Last Mile Delivery’ Demons

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Companies are using it more for logistical planning to fine-tune nettlesome “last mile” delivery snags for better customer experiences. Recent strides have been made in the use of geocoding technology, particularly in the financial and retail space. Precision, then, becomes the merchant’s friend and ally.

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Lowes And b8ta Collaborate On Smart-Home Shopping

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Consumers aspire to live a connected life and crave solutions that make this possible,” said Ruth Crowley, vice president of customer experience design at Lowe’s. Smart home products simplify life — but the technology can sometimes be confusing or intimidating. Smart Home powered by b8ta is available in select major U.S.