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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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Other innovations are taking place, including at Walmart. Alphabot, which was developed solely for Walmart by startup Alert Innovation , uses autonomous carts to pick orders for groceries purchased online. 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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Here’s How to Become More Than the Branch Next Door

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As Ron Shevlin , our chief research officer, blogged : “Banks need to stop playing innovation charades. In doing so, Bank of New Hampshire is leading a trend in the United States on an important issue. According to an American Banker article (subscription required), it takes 400 years for a debit card to degrade.

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Walmart Launches Grocery-Picking Robot

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Alphabot, which was developed solely for Walmart by startup Alert Innovation , uses autonomous carts to pick orders for groceries purchased online. 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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Discovering Financial Growth: Making Smart Investments with Union Bank

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We’re delighted to bring our Northern Vermont and New Hampshire communities a simple, yet powerful way to grow your money. Riding the Wave of Innovation: Your Investment in the Future The stock market is a vibrant ecosystem of innovation and progress.

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LL Bean Brings The Blockchain Into Outdoor Apparel

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One of the newest technologies in FinTech is coming to one of the oldest American outdoor gear brands. A New York company, Loomia , will make the circuits for the items — and hardware that utilizes near-field communication (NFC) technology to collect data. The Technology. Now arriving at L.L. The blockchain.

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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. Mary’s has invested in its information technology (IT) infrastructure in order to deliver more convenient financial services.