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kitchens are slated to open in San Francisco , Chicago , Los Angeles , Houston and Austin, according to the release, and will offer a selection of food from TiffinLabs’ digital-first restaurant brands. Now, Tiffin Labs wants to expand to the U.S. and Europe. The first U.S.

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That report goes on to say that Udelv “will provide H-E-B with one of its Newton second-generation autonomous delivery vehicles, which are already in service in trials in the Bay Area, Arizona and Houston, providing deliveries on behalf of some of Udelv’s other clients, which include Walmart, among others.”. Kroger Push. IoT Connection.

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MARCH 25, 2019

New digital innovations, however, provide the promise of offering valuable customer data to merchants. These are just some of the ways that merchants are using digital innovations to better serve their customers with the help of kiosk and unattended retail technology: . In the U.S.,

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OCTOBER 2, 2019

But that doesn’t mean the money doesn’t flow during the baseball playoffs – evidence of that comes from Jim McIngvale, a Houston furniture store owner known as “ Mattress Mack ,” who just put $3.5 million on the Houston Astros to win the 2019 World Series. Payments Innovation.

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A group called the Austin Blockchain Collective , for instance, is looking to establish the Texas city as a hub for blockchain innovation. Factom , whose website describes the firm as a “blockchain innovations company,” is likely the oldest such company in the region and is five years old this month, according to Harris.

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That report goes on to say that Udelv “will provide H-E-B with one of its Newton second-generation autonomous delivery vehicles, which are already in service in trials in the Bay Area, Arizona and Houston, providing deliveries on behalf of some of Udelv’s other clients, which include Walmart, among others.”. For instance, Kroger Co.,

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Many CUs have since leaned into these efforts with digital innovations aimed at a range of issues, such as tackling fraud or enhancing members’ remote banking access. Houston-based First Service Credit Union has selected a third-party provider’s digital banking suite to enhance its members’ online access to financial services.

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And so the CVS store is changing, reports noted , starting with three new concept locations in the greater Houston area, which have been recreated as miniature healthcare clinics. But, as is the case with many healthcare -related innovations, the challenge is in soliciting and getting consistent customer participation and follow-through.

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JUNE 1, 2020

Dallas, Houston, Miami, Orlando, Tampa Bay, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Tacoma and Seattle. But they have been able to innovate by implementing new features, as Lyft showed by rolling out a grocery delivery app. That feature will be available June 2 in Atlanta, Chicago, Washington, D.C.,

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JULY 1, 2020

Nearly four out of 10 CU members would be willing to switch primary FIs, according to the PYMNTS Credit Union Innovation Playbook — and the COVID-19 pandemic is making it even more important for credit unions to provide the support and stability that consumers seek. Listening to Members.

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The program was implemented in Houston and used both the R2 and autonomous Toyota Priuses, which were powered via Nuro's proprietary software and hardware. The post noted that during the pandemic, self-driving cars can help reduce the spread of the virus.

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During the quarter, the company’s first two of five VillageMD primary care clinics, Village Medical at Walgreens, opened in Houston and the Flagship No7 beauty brand experienced “sales growth in the mid teens in the U.S.” per the announcement.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2019

The Toronto plan serves as a first step and a showcase for Alphabet CEO Larry Page’s vision for the city of the figure, embedded with sensors powered by data and focused on innovative solutions for those who live there. It all sounds quite lovely, high-tech and futuristic – but will it actually be that way? In 1900, there were no cars.

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The company has properties in Seattle, Houston, Arlington and Tysons Corner, Virginia. To address this, we are accelerating innovative real estate offerings for consumers and developers alike.”. WhyHotel said it will use the capital injection to extend into additional markets.

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Together with Samsung, we plan to bring the best in technology and innovation to our customers. Dallas, Houston, Indianapolis, Jacksonville, Fla., Customers will eventually be able to connect in near real-time to unforeseen possibilities,” David Christopher, president of AT&T Mobility and Entertainment, said in a press release.

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JANUARY 13, 2020

Innovation is also taking place within retail brick-and-mortar pharmacies. Fulfillment, too, is serving as fuel for innovation in this area of retail. That will keep fueling this innovation trend in retail. One reason for all of that? A looming doctor shortage. Fulfilment Needs.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

We emerge from Chapter 11 as a stronger, more innovative retailer, brand partner and employer.”. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas, Houston Division. They see an opportunity to grow and support the retailer in issues of sustainability, van Raemdonck said. The plan was approved by the U.S.

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That’s because China eCommerce giant Alibaba apparently has removed any products related to the Houston Rockets from its search results. The move comes after the general manager of that U.S.-based based pro basketball team tweeted out support for the protestors in Hong Kong (and then deleted that tweet under pressure from ownership).

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

Verizon’s 5G stadiums include those of the Seattle Seahawks, Denver Broncos, Detroit Lions, New England Patriots, Miami Dolphins, Indianapolis Colts, Carolina Panthers, New York Giants and Jets, Baltimore Ravens, Houston Texans and Minnesota Vikings. AT&T will host four 5G experiences at the Cowboys’ Sunday, Sept.

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The outlet reported that the first Samsung stores will be at Roosevelt Field on Long Island, The Americana at Brand in Los Angeles and The Galleria in Houston. The stores would reportedly display Samsung mobile devices along with other innovations and consumer electronics products.

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shopping malls are on the decline, are also becoming locations where brands are innovating with products. Through product innovation at the airport, luxury brands are aiming to reach on-the-go travelers who have the time — and the desire — to try something new on the way to their destinations. In Other Brick-and-Mortar News.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

For its part, Amazon is also experimenting with other – perhaps sexier – shipping innovations. We can expect more such retail trends to match up and combine forces for new innovation in the coming decade. The certification allows drone flights beyond an operator’s visual line of sight, for flights occurring day or night.

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Howe continued, “Furthermore, Curated by Kohl’s provides the opportunity for us to showcase innovation, connect with digital retailers, and team up differently with best-in-class digital platforms like Facebook.”. Curated by Kohl’s will offer its first selections starting in the middle of October in time for the holidays.

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Retail is undergoing a transitional time and merchants are starting to implement more innovative ways of attracting consumers. Places that can expect to see these machines will be in New York, Houston, Oakland, Calif., and a few additional cities. After opening up 45 stores in the U.S.,

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Mostly, this means getting innovative with deposit and payment products. Charlotte, Houston, Phoenix, New York, Austin, Denver, Orlando, Miami, and Nashville, many banks have not adjusted pricing or their credit appetite. Develop a more innovative process. Bank product innovation should be measured in weeks, not months.

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JULY 9, 2019

In the age of quick-service restaurant (QSR) dining technology innovation, restaurants are frantically looking into ways to provide consumers with mobile ordering bells and whistles like third-party payment integrations, rewards programs and surprise-and-delight offers.

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Digital Innovations. This will be an innovation step that will bring even further transparency to the experience of tracking an order,” Allison said in the call. The fleet from Nuro is said to serve certain customers in Houston who place online orders. Customer Loyalty.

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As for AT&T, it reportedly launched 5G service in these cities: Houston, Texas; Dallas, Texas; Atlanta, Texas; Waco, Texas; Charlotte, North Carolina; Raleigh, North Carolina; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Jacksonville, Florida; Louisville, Kentucky; New Orleans, Louisiana; Indianapolis, Indiana and San Antonio, Texas.

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told the Houston Chronicle that “bankruptcy for Mattress Firm would make sense, as it would allow them to reposition their real estate portfolio and close stores to become profitable.”. ended its contract with Mattress Firm, a move that narrowed the retailer’s selection.

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AUGUST 8, 2019

The need for food delivery keeps pushing the edge of retail innovation – and could even lead to crowding on sidewalks and competing for room with pedestrians and rented scooters – as Postmates plans to test delivery robots in San Francisco.

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Markets included in Instacart’s larger footprint will include New Jersey, Indianapolis and Houston, among others, according to the company. All in, the expansion will see the service enter 1,000 new ZIP codes and over 100 new stores. By November 2018, consumers will be able to make grocery orders at nearly 350 Sam’s Club locations.

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the grocery retailer, and Nuro, the SoftBank -backed robotics company, announced on Thursday (March 14) the launch of their autonomous grocery delivery service in Houston. In a press release , the companies said the service will be available through two Houston Kroger stores, reaching customers residing in four local zip codes.

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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. Innovation efforts continue for retail pharmacy operations. Lessons to Come.

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The news is surprising given that just about six months ago, Uber Eats dominated in only three Texas cities: Houston, Austin and Dallas. To find out more about digital innovation by restaurants, read the PYMNTS’ index here. Now, it’s surpassed Grubhub in El Paso, DoorDash in Fort Worth and Postmates in Phoenix.

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Recode also pointed to job listings by the company for field technicians in Tampa, Miami, Orlando, Houston, Dallas, Las Vegas and Hoboken, N.J. After all it is very apt at entering a market and dominating it.

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Locale currently lists locations in Austin, Houston and Nashville on its website. From WhyHotel to Locale, innovators in the apart-hotel field are looking to provide differentiated experiences and residential amenities to consumers, layered on top of a multi-channel booking experience, in the digital age of travel.

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As for AT&T, it reportedly launched 5G service in these cities: Houston, Texas; Dallas, Texas; Atlanta, Texas; Waco, Texas; Charlotte, North Carolina; Raleigh, North Carolina; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Jacksonville, Florida; Louisville, Kentucky; New Orleans, Louisiana; Indianapolis, Indiana and San Antonio, Texas. Biometric Innovation.

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