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Why Smart Cities Of The Future Won’t Be Built In A Day

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Singapore has publicly declared its intention to become the world’s first bonafide smart city, and two years ago officially titled its efforts in that area as “ Smart Nation.” But something else that was limited was the imagination of the designers who had never seen the technological innovations that were to come.

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Healthcare Disruption Brings More Impact To The Retail World

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In the meantime, the digital, mobile, delivery and other innovations that are taking place in this sector are also promising to impact retailers and the consumers who shop not only with mom-and-pop stores but with the bigger chains. Walmart reportedly will use the lessons gained from this clinic to inform operations in further such endeavors.

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Surviving The Retail Apocalypse: The Technologies And Trends That Can Help Brick-And-Mortar Thrive Again

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Currently, customers in New York City and San Francisco are able to leverage experienced TaskRabbit workers to assemble furniture; the service will be expanded to stores in Los Angeles, Miami, Houston, Boston, and more this year. To keep prices low, Five Below leverages private labels. Automation beyond cashier-less checkout.

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