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Office Depot Makes Changes In Leadership Team

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Office Depot has made some key changes in its leadership team, including naming a new chief digital officer. According to Chain Store Age , Kevin Moffitt is now the company’s chief digital officer. The company also named Troy Rice as president, retail division — a position that will focus on the company’s B2C customers.

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Walmart Amazon Whole Paycheck Tracker: Logistics Upgrades, New Leadership

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Amazon spokesperson Jay Carney was the latest in Amazon’s upper ranks to once again dispute the idea that Amazon is an all-controlling monolith slowly but surely taking over all of retail. At a tech conference this week, Carney said Amazon accounts for a scant 4 percent of retail in the U.S. and less than 1 percent globally.

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TaskRabbit Acquisition Is Latest Move In Ikea’s Digital Strategy

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Ikea has been looking for ways to boost its digital customer service capabilities, as Amazon and other digital-first rivals are stepping up their game in terms of home goods and installation. As an independent subsidiary, TaskRabbit will retain its existing leadership and staff, including CEO Stacy Brown-Philpot.

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USA Technologies Partnership Extend Micromarket Foothold

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USA Technologies (USAT), a payment technology provider of cashless and mobile transactions in self-serve retail , announced Wednesday (May 24) a strategic agreement with Five Star Food Service, a full-service vending, micromarkets, office refreshment services and corporate dining company, to expand their partnership.

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Payment Security: Aligning To A Broader “Digital Business Transformation” Agenda

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. – Why volatile and uncertain times are creating an opportunity to accelerate the Digital Business Transformation. – What the experts are saying about digital strategies, focus areas, and best practices. Digital Discussion Presenter: James Jenkins. Director, CA Technologies.

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Alphabet’s New CEO, Millennial Black Friday Spending And Digital Drivers’ Licenses Top This Week’s News

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In a feature story, Kaplan talks about how retailers can offer flexible payment offerings without overburdening consumers. Over 10 years later, Chipotle’s mobile investment has paid off, with approximately 18 percent of revenues originating from digital orders. Expedia Leadership Shakeup Shows Power of Travel Industry Disruption.

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QSRs Battle For US Sales With Online Delivery And Payments

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Touchscreen self-ordering kiosks, a new mobile pay app, dedicated pickup areas for mobile orders, digital menu boards and, yes, in-store WiFi will make up its digital strategy. As a result, the company announced in 2017 that it would be closing hundreds of locations and is now testing new restaurant tech in its stores.

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