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Retailers Find New Innovation Fuel Against Amazon

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In this case of retail innovation, that comes down to a former Snap executive taking on Amazon with the launch of a new eCommerce platform. The company is aiming to compete directly with Amazon , which launched its online Brazilian operations in 2012.

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SMB-Focused Lender Judo Bank Attains Unicorn Status

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Australia’s Judo Bank has attained unicorn status, according to FinTech Magazine , meaning it has achieved a valuation of at least $1 billion. The sheer deluge of funding has all added up to the unicorn status, according to FinTech Magazine. The bank focuses on small- and medium-sized business (SMB) lending. “We

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As Pizza Hut Struggles, QSRs Grapple With Delivery Investments

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QSR magazine and other analysts point to a direct link between delivery and the consumer experience and consumer satisfaction. In fact, QSR magazine says the disruption potential of home delivery is similar to the disruption felt when eCommerce gained critical mass in 2008. percent of large operations.

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Hudson To Add Amazon’s Just Walk Out Technology To Its Popular Airport Convenience Stores

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The Hudson Group plans to add Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology to some of the popular convenience stores the chain operates at more than 1,000 North American airports, train stations and other landmarks and tourist destinations. .

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CompatibL Wins at Risk Markets Technology Awards 2022

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CompatibL was quick to act to counter the adverse impact of the global disaster and to provide its clients with innovative technology. Today, we are proud to have won the prestigious Best Modeling Innovation accolade at Risk Markets Technology Awards 2022. The Risk.net judges said: “This is truly innovative.

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QSRs Get Smarter With The Help Of AI

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Back in the day fast food and other QSR operations were not exactly known as centers of cutting-edge technology. Now QSR operations are getting smart, so to speak, via artificial intelligence (AI) technology. AI could lead to more QSR customers ordering their own products via kiosks at tablets at tables, QSR Magazine says.

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Cyberattacks On Track To Lead Corporate Insurance Claims: Study

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billion industry by 2023, analysts have predicted, with growing analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) functionality accelerating innovation in the insurance market. “It’s mainly [because of] two factors,” explained Allianz Global Head of Claims Philipp Cremer, according to Insurance Business Magazine last week.

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