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New Tech Combines To Make Grocery Shopping More Innovative

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The grocery battles are heating up in retail, and that is sparking innovation and could lead to even more disruption. Some of that was on display at the NRF retail show in New York City earlier this week. 14), is not the only place where grocery store innovation is coming from. Walmart’s Big Move.

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Robots Are Just One Way Big-Box Retail Is Driving Innovation

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The news is especially noteworthy because unlike its competitors like Walmart and Target, Costco has actually reduced spending on its eCommerce offerings, something that has been a revenue bright spot for other companies. Other innovations are taking place, including at Walmart. Grocery Robots.

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Here’s How to Become More Than the Branch Next Door

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We’re gearing up for Smarter Bank LIVE , and your 325+ RSVP responses to our upcoming online event make one thing clear: You want your bank to become more than the branch next door. According to Cornerstone Advisors research, 47% of consumer checking accounts opened in 2023 are at fintech companies or online banks (not traditional banks).

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Walmart Launches Grocery-Picking Robot

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Automated grocery systems like Alphabot can reportedly pick and pack orders an estimated 10 times faster than a person, which could increase order capacity as demand grows for online grocery services. The technology was secretly being piloted at a Supercenter in Salem, New Hampshire, which will serve as Alphabot’s home base.

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Retail Pulse: Mattress Firm Mulls Bankruptcy; Walmart Plans Robotic Grocery Pickup

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The growth of companies like Casper comes as the idea of buying a mattress online had previously been dismissed as something that wouldn’t possibly work – like Amazon selling apparel at a time when market observers thought consumers would only buy clothing in person. “If

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Longevity Lessons From The Oldest US Credit Union

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Mary’s Bank of Manchester, New Hampshire, holds the distinction of being the nation’s first and oldest credit union. Mary’s was initially chartered in 1909 by the New Hampshire legislature. Founded in 1908, St. Membership could be obtained by spending five dollars on a share of capital stock. For its part, St.

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How Connected Consumers Shop During The Commute

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With the drive-thru lanes, customers order ahead through the Chipotle’s mobile app or an online form and are given a pickup time. The company also announced in August that it will be testing robots to help it complete online grocery orders in a faster manner with the help of Alert Innovation. About one in 10 commuters — or 13.3