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JANUARY 14, 2020

Retail is about more than the products being sold or the technology being used. That change is being reflected at the NRF annual event commonly called “Retail’s Big Show,” which ends on Tuesday (Jan. Online shoppers are more or less on their own when it comes to selecting what they want based wholly on their own knowledge.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

Brick-and-mortar retail can get a bad rap these days, as its considered old-fashioned and on the decline. But recent developments show that innovation in commerce does indeed happen in this area of retail. That’s why [the] brick-and-mortar retailer isn’t going anywhere. You cannot replace that experience (online).”

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JUNE 7, 2019

consumers can now access same-day ACH, so the technology is there. While digital fund disbursements clearly can affect insurance claims, government tax returns and gig economy workers’ paychecks, it’s reimbursements that play a major role for the retail industry. On the other hand, almost all (95 percent) of U.S. Many Happy Returns.

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JANUARY 20, 2020

After investing in over 800 firms, Chinese tech company Tencent Holdings said it would bolster its international investments and in industries like “smart retail.” However, with the development of Tencent’s WeChat mini-app ecosystem and payment platform, we will pay more attention to smart retail and payment platforms in future.”.

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JANUARY 16, 2020

Close the door and buckle up – retail automotive sales are getting an upgrade. For instance, online marketplace and auction site eBay has released eBay Motors, a new app that uses AI to list a car in under five minutes, according to a report by The Verge. This is the first time eBay has allowed direct video uploads.

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OCTOBER 25, 2020

Verizon and Microsoft have teamed up to accelerate the delivery of private 5G networks for businesses, announcing a collaboration they said will transform the retail, transportation, logistics, manufacturing and healthcare industries.

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OCTOBER 19, 2020

This will now be the ‘new normal” for customer onboarding across all products and services, whether retail and commercial. Marketing : The financial industry will use videos to engage with customers, replacing FAQs, and product demos. booking appointments, working with sales and support teams online).

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JANUARY 12, 2021

Consumers are looking for online buying processes that are easy and can provide opportunities to search, learn, and purchase products without and roadblocks, especially during COVID-19. Forrester noted that 53% of the US retail industry planned investment in AR in 2020 because they know it assists consumers in making purchase decisions.

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JUNE 2, 2016

The Cooperative Bank of Epirus (CBE), based in Ioannina, Greece, has launched video customer service using Skype in April for its online banking customers. Now, even Skype is a banking channel.

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MARCH 11, 2020

With personal interactions under scrutiny due to the COVID-19 disruption, it’s a good time for retailers to take stock of their mobile and online commerce capabilities and technologies. We are committed to providing the technology that can help companies adapt to these pressing changes quickly and efficiently.

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JUNE 26, 2020

Microsoft is shuttering brick-and-mortar locations as it unveils a “strategic change” in the way it runs its retail business. We are grateful to our Microsoft Store customers and we look forward to continuing to serve them online and with our retail sales team at Microsoft corporate locations.”.

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AUGUST 12, 2019

News came last week that Facebook is trying to get into the video streaming subscription business and attempt to steal market share from YouTube and Amazon. This is the first time Facebook is trying to sell subscriptions directly to users without an intermediary, indicating eagerness to enter the video streaming business.

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JUNE 6, 2019

And that seems likely to create new opportunities for certain types of online merchants. By 2023, manufacturers and retailers will have to donate, reuse or recycle the goods” under a program that the French prime minister called the first of its kind from any national government. Amazon’s Role. Liquidation Trends.

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MARCH 29, 2017

Data and analytics startup XOR Data Exchange announced it will provide a free resource to online retailers to help businesses identify and mitigate the risk of identity theft. Participating online retailers will also have access to recent data breach activity and the format of any compromised account passwords via the platform.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2019

In releasing predictions for the holiday online shopping season, Adobe said total online spending will increase by 14.1 Adobe used Adobe Sensei, machine learning and Adobe’s artificial intelligence (AI) technology to make the predictions. Video games like Death Stranding and Jedi Fallen Order are expected to sell generously.

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DECEMBER 19, 2019

That’s because cameras are playing a much bigger role in retail, a trend that will keep gaining steam in the new decade. The Associated Press reports that cameras are, at least somewhat quietly, making inroads into a number of retail outlets in a bid to, well, get to know you. are now looking to follow suit.”. Security Cameras.

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JANUARY 24, 2019

24) — you could be on your way to owning a pallet’s worth of mostly overstocked items , products that included a mystery collection of grocery and drugstore items, a “truckload” of apparel and accessories, the total of which retail for $620,611. For at least $8,913 — that was the high bid as of Thursday afternoon (Jan. Investor Attention.

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OCTOBER 19, 2018

They are able to use cutting-edge technology, black-market websites and top-level, nimble and well-secured global networks to work their craft. A related early step is just an acceptance of reality, an understanding that involves not only businesses, such as retailers, but consumers as well. OK, enough of the generalities.

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DECEMBER 10, 2020

New announcements from Instagram , L’Oréal and Snap lead the way, as consumers find new ways to shop from shared videos and social posts. Instagram’s announcement that it will make its Reels feature shoppable is a clear response to TikTok’s popularity and the latest in Facebook’s corporate push toward more commerce and video.

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MAY 25, 2017

The payments processor developed a way to bring payments into VR, utilizing the technology to create the same experience of tapping a card on an EMV terminal—except, the card is virtual, […]. When virtual reality shopping finally becomes the norm, WorldPay wants to make sure consumers will have a way to pay for those virtual pants.

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JUNE 16, 2017

When it comes to the ramifications for the retail industry, a Deloitte study found that 56 cents of every dollar spent in retail stores today is influenced by digital interactions. As such, it would behoove retailers to invest wisely in incorporating social media strategies into their overall marketing campaigns. together.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Excuse the cliché, but it does hold a good wallop of truth in commerce, especially as such technologies as virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR) and 3D product visualization gain traction with merchants and consumers. When AR came out,” Besecker said, “it was neat and novel and different. Vital Senses.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2018

Big brands are opening big stores in big cities, but Nike is taking a decidedly digital approach with its New York City flagship: that is, the customer payment and shopping experience in the new space is powered by mobile technology. In Other Brick-And-Mortar Retail. The retailer’s comparable sales slid by 5.4

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NOVEMBER 24, 2020

But top industry experts told Karen Webster during PYMNTS’ latest “On The Agenda” panel that the hurdles for retailers are only beginning. He said the shipping infrastructure nearly buckled earlier this year, and retailers are now being highly conservative when it comes to managing deliveries. “We Stay Flexible .

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JANUARY 26, 2021

Artificial intelligence (AI) technology company Ariel AI has been acquired by Snap. An online video demonstrates how the firm’s technology can render a 3D model representing a live individual, which can be used to test the fit of clothing in addition to gaming purposes, according to the report. Ariel AI had landed $1.1

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JANUARY 7, 2020

For instance, online marketplace and auction site eBay has released eBay Motors , a new app that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to list a car in under five minutes, according to a report by The Verge. This is the first time eBay has allowed direct video uploads, and the company thinks it will help to drive sales. New Financing.

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MARCH 11, 2016

Video banking — customers talking via video feed to bankers who may be far away — is already a big thing in branches in Britain, and it’s about to get bigger. It will soon to be tested for users at … home. Nationwide Building Society, a member-owned financial institution with around Read More.

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JANUARY 18, 2020

The burglar, according to surveillance video, managed to break into the shop, scoop the cash out of the register and flee the scene, all in under 35 seconds. What makes the story stand out among the reams of local retail crime reporting is that the crime was actually committed. Botched crimes in local retail are common.

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MAY 8, 2019

In that recent discussion with Karen Webster, Nussenbaum talked about how his company is bringing back-end marketplace services — which include merchandising and fulfillment tasks — to a host of retailers and brands in a variety of retail niches. Video Game Origins. The new goal for the two entrepreneurs? Marketplace Concept.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Caught somewhere in the middle is a category that has had a tough run this lost summer of 2020: bridal retailers. A minimony , as the name suggests, is hardly as lucrative as its bigger cousin, matrimony – and that difference has taken a bite out of bridal retail. Smaller retailers are focused on safety as well as agility.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Mirakl provides online marketplace software to manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers, including Kroger Co., Last spring, Nussenbaum told PYMNTS that the company was bringing back-end marketplace services, including merchandising and fulfillment tasks, to retailers and brands in a variety of retail niches.

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MARCH 4, 2020

That’s one of the conclusions drawn from a new report on customer loyalty from Merkle, and it holds some clues for retailers looking to improve the recency and frequency of customer visits and purchases. “To The connected consumer wants to feel more connected. That means selling items through their virtual and physical stores at a fair price.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Future tech is no longer the province of high-end retailers. Innovations in 3D and augmented reality (AR) eCommerce are leveling the playing field and bringing conversion-centered visual technology to any online retailer. The main expansion of 3D is being seen in its dual usage for consumers and retailers.

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MAY 29, 2020

Both Walmart and Amazon made some big add-ons and/or acquisitions this week as they attempt to widen their sphere of retail influence in a post-pandemic world. However, Amazon already has a team devoted to driverless vehicle technology. The retailer had been negotiating with ThredUp for about a year.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

In the meantime, the digital, mobile, delivery and other innovations that are taking place in this sector are also promising to impact retailers and the consumers who shop not only with mom-and-pop stores but with the bigger chains. The latest example of that comes from one of the biggest retail chains out there — Walmart.

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JULY 25, 2019

Recent days have brought new evidence of the importance of robust loyalty and rewards problems in retail, an areas of ongoing innovation, and a way for merchants of all types to stand apart in a fiercely competitive industry. Retail Card Programs. The move adds to Trax’s stable of retail tech.

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MAY 31, 2019

Technology companies are opening brick-and-mortar stores to let customers try out their products in real life. In the space, consumers can experience technology, services and products from Microsoft and from the company’s partners. Canada and Puerto Rico, as well as online in more than 190 countries. In the U.K.,

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