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San Francisco Votes To Ban eCigarettes

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In a ban that would be the first of its kind to go into effect in the United States, San Francisco has voted to prohibit the sale of eCigarettes. While the law is reportedly geared toward all eCigarette firms, the report noted that the legislation “has to feel personal” for San Francisco-based Juul Labs Inc.

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Amazon Go To Expand To San Francisco And Chicago

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The Amazon Go store is getting ready to expand into San Francisco and Chicago. We plan to open Amazon Go in Chicago and San Francisco,” said an Amazon spokesperson, who didn’t have information about other cities where the store might launch. Come join Amazon Go and help our customers get good food, fast!”

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Prime Members In San Francisco And Atlanta Get Free Whole Foods Delivery

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Adding to the sundry benefits of Prime, Amazon is launching free two-hour delivery of Whole Foods groceries in Atlanta and San Francisco through Prime Now. Customers in San Francisco can order “select alcohol” for delivery as well.

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Local Insights On Airbnb In San Francisco

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San Francisco recently voted to impose a limit on the maximum number of days hosts could rent out their properties — which could bring major changes to the city’s gig economy. Airbnb eventually sort of settled with San Francisco back in 2015 — though it turned out to not be enough — and said it would better police its platform.

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Five At Five: Amazon Gets Beat In San Francisco

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Cashierless Challenger Zippin Debuts i n San Francisco. Zippin, the cashierless store operator, is beating Amazon and its Amazon Go stores to the punch, opening up its first cashierless store in San Francisco. Customer Self-Service Software Market Expected t o Reach $13B b y 2023.

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Google Testing Same-Day Delivery In San Francisco

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Google is getting into the grocery delivery market, with NBC News reporting that it is testing a same-day delivery service that will bring food and other online orders to consumers’ doorsteps. If the test is successful, Google told NBC News it could expand into other markets.

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What The San Francisco 49ers’ New Loyalty Rewards Play Means For The Field

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According to CNBC, the “San Francisco 49ers announced Monday that season ticket holders next year will get unlimited food and beverage items at Levi’s Stadium, as part of the team’s ‘Member Inclusive Menu’ initiative. “I The latest example of that comes from the NFL.