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Inside Chipotle’s Decade Of Digital-First Ordering Innovation

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Quick-service restaurants (QSRs) have heard the call for innovative digital ordering capabilities, with several major brands stepping up their investments in this area. The company has partnered with autonomous technology firm Nuro with plans to put driverless delivery vehicles to work in Houston, Texas, by the end of 2019.

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How CUs Can Leverage Loyalty Programs To Boost Their Brands And Retain Members

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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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Team USA Launches Omnichannel Strategy For Olympic Retail

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But, generally speaking, the most popular cities for Fanatics’ Olympic sales are New York City, Chicago, Atlanta, Houston and Los Angeles. “When David Boudia won silver in diving, his hometown of Noblesville, IN, was the No. 1 city for sales of Team USA gear,” Boyle said. Beyond Team USA’s own sales channels, some U.S.

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Retail Pulse: Kohl’s To Curate Brands With Facebook; Domino’s Rolls Out eBike Tie-Up

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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 Pulse: Luxury Brands Eye Airport Retail; Panera Bread Tests Dinner Menu

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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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How QSRs Bring Mobile And Digital Payments To The Table

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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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Domino’s To Launch GPS Tracking, Falls Short In US Same-Store Sales Growth

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And he pointed out that the company’s fortressing strategy — through which locations are brought on to existing markets, which is said to allow for faster deliveries — also put pressure on comps. Digital Innovations. The fleet from Nuro is said to serve certain customers in Houston who place online orders. Customer Loyalty.

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