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Beautycounter Embraces D2C Innovation With Purpose

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No matter how innovative they are, companies still need to get paid. And not many companies this year have combined business model creativity with payments innovation more than Beautycounter. We’ve listened to our community and their requests for different payment options – more and more retailers are offering this as an option.

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How Retailers Drive Innovation With Subscriptions (And Payments)

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Brick-and-mortar retailers, as well as online merchants, are offering consumers all sorts of products and services through the subscription business model, from movies to tea. Some entertainment innovators are also rolling out new subscription services. And retailers are offering innovative subscriptions for all sorts of products.

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Can 5G Power Retail Drone Deliveries?

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UPS , too, is going down the drone path – one that Amazon pioneered for retail delivery uses – and is seeking a certification to operate commercial drone flights. For its part, Amazon is also experimenting with other – perhaps sexier – shipping innovations. The company applied to the U.S.

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Singapore Becomes Hub For Tech Giant Rivalries As Amazon Expands

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The online retail giant is scooping up 90,000 additional square feet of office space in the middle of Singapore’s financial district at the Asia Square Tower 1, Bloomberg reports , citing people familiar with Amazon’s real estate plans. The world’s largest retailer is also on a hiring binge in Singapore.

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Western Union Discovers New Ways for an Old Business

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And when you’re a company that’s more than 165 years old, trying to be innovative and fresh can be tricky, which is why cross-border money transfer company Western Union teamed up with the Denver, Colo.-based based fintech […].

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How QSRs Are Enhancing The Dining Experience With Digital Innovations

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To enhance diners’ experiences in quick-service restaurants (QSRs), managers are utilizing digital innovations, enabling everything from faster orders to more efficient kitchens. However, they’re less enthusiastic about high-profile innovations such as mobile apps and kiosks.). More than six in 10 – or 65.3

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CBD-Infused Burger Signals Higher Level Of Fast Food Innovation

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Denver CBD Burger. The promotion took place in Denver, capital of a state where marijuana is legal for recreational purposes. The consumer then has a reason to see everything else on the BK breakfast menu in this effort, which combines subscription eCommerce, loyalty and the potential of retail conducted via connected vehicles.