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Verizon 5G Network Launch Foreshadows Mobile Commerce Changes

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The announcement from the mobile network provider serves as the latest demonstration that 5G is coming, and that retailers and payment services providers should get ready to operate in the 5G world. A glimpse of the 5G future recently came from the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. 5G Potential. 5G Potential.

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Amazon Announces Next Whole Foods Delivery Expansion

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Grocery delivery for Prime members is taking its next great leap forward as Amazon and Whole Foods have announced that Prime Now Grocery is expanding to Chicago, Houston, Indianapolis, Minneapolis and San Antonio. Consumers in Chicago, Houston, Minneapolis and San Antonio will also be able to choose from a selection of alcoholic beverages.

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Path To World Series Brings Changes To Online Gambling

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And that new fuel comes as the legal online and mobile gambling industry in the U.S. 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 is still in the process of finding a firmer footing.

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Branching Out: Physical Locations Boost CUs' Digital Plans

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The pandemic has cost more than 300,000 lives in the United States alone, and it has also challenged many institutions — such as credit unions (CUs) — that were never designed to operate on a primarily remote basis. Credit unions have stepped up to reinforce their digital operations during the pandemic.

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Why Brick-And-Mortar Merchants Are Tapping Into Unattended Retail

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and SoftBank -backed robotics firm Nuro recently announced the rollout of their autonomous grocery delivery service in Houston. The companies said the service will be available via two Kroger stores in the Houston area and reach customers residing in four local zip codes. In the U.S.,

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Inside Chipotle’s Decade Of Digital-First Ordering Innovation

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A convenient and seamless ordering experience from online and mobile channels is essential for restaurant customers. 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. New restaurant models are also being tested in other markets.

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Automated Retail Speeds Up Delivery And Checkout

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Last month, Domino’s Pizza announced it would be testing autonomous pizza delivery in Houston with robotics company Nuro. And as with Farmhouse Market, these new offerings often operate at intersection of tech and health. Mobile payments have been slow to take off in the U.S., though, especially compared to countries like China.

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