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FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Big brands are opening pop-up shops chock full of digital commerce technology and experiences for fans, and Nike is no exception. Beyond the pop-up shop, the retailer is opening a “Studio of Dreams” Super Bowl Content Studio on the same block. The sportswear company said the store would feature limited-edition styles that will rotate.

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JUNE 26, 2020

As the company’s chief digital officer, Sethia and his team have built what is arguably the most valuable loyalty program in retail with more than 33 million members. It announced this week that it is piloting Fuel Loyalty at participating 7-Eleven stores in North and South Orlando, Florida; North Texas; and Woodbridge, Virginia.

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PYMNTS

MAY 16, 2017

There’s more than one way to transform physical stores with technology. The national home improvement chain partnered with Virginia Tech to develop a futuristic exosuit for its employees. . Especially in their lower backs.). ” The suit isn’t exactly robotic as of now — it’s more of a non-motorized exoskeleton.

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JUNE 23, 2020

At this point, the range of the fuel loyalty program is limited to the Orlando, Florida and Woodbridge, Virginia areas, along with north Texas. As 7-Eleven looks to the evolving retail environment, it is also eyeing the concept of a cashierless store.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 19, 2017

According to TechCrunch , Starship Technologies is working on these robots – in the U.S. In case you were wondering if these were drone like robots like the drones delivering burritos at Virginia Tech , or ones that look like people (really giving the delivery guy a run for his money), Starship’s model is somewhere inbetween.

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MARCH 2, 2020

The 2020 outlook report from the National Restaurant Association illustrates an industry contending with the countercurrents of solid consumer spending and disruptive technology. The organization expects that technology could change the face of dining by the turn of the next decade. All this, Today in Data.

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OCTOBER 1, 2020

We are using our technology and partnerships to make sure our products can power both value and convenience in their everyday lives as well as the priceless possibilities that lay ahead of us.”. Initially, it will make deliveries from 750 stores nationwide in a first phase covering Virginia; Maryland; Washington, D.C.;

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PYMNTS

JUNE 4, 2016

Today, in McLean, Virginia, guests of the local Hilton can have their questions answered 24/7, 365 days a year by what is likely the world’s first robot concierge, Connie (named for Conrad Hilton, the patriarch of the Hilton brand), which is powered by IBM’s Watson AI. Which leaves retailers with one of two choices.

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JANUARY 20, 2020

Viettel, the largest telecom company in Vietnam, will roll out commercial 5G services this year with technology it created itself that bypasses China’s Huawei , The Financial Times reported. Few companies have created commercial 5G technology successfully. pressure as well.”. that are working on the innovation.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 28, 2019

Students, staff and faculty at George Mason University, which is in Northern Virginia, can now order food and drinks through with the help of food service company Sodexo and robotics firm Starship Technologies. The aim is to serve students, who may be open to using the technology. CPG Brands Tap Into Robotics Technology.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 18, 2018

Northern Virginia, Virginia. Higher paying technology-focused employment positions mean higher demand for higher-priced homes and retail, too — and also potential changes in the political standings of whomever green lights an Amazon deal. Indianapolis, Indiana. Los Angeles, California. Miami, Florida. Newark, New Jersey.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

“Amazon Key gives customers peace of mind knowing their orders have been safely delivered to their homes and are waiting for them when they walk through their doors,” said Peter Larsen, vice president of delivery technology for Amazon. Not really. As it turns out, this is not peace of mind that Amazon Prime customers were actually seeking.

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PYMNTS

JULY 1, 2020

Gyms are already experiencing a rocky reopening, with reports of potential coronavirus infections at a West Virginia Planet Fitness location emerging earlier this week. Now that many consumers have to make appointments to go to the gym or use a specific piece of equipment amid the pandemic, will they want to visit fitness clubs again?

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 28, 2018

This year, retailers from Kroger to Whole Foods Market brought new offerings ranging from cashierless checkout to personal shopping services to their stores. In August, Amazon and Whole Foods Market announced the rollout of a curbside pickup service for groceries in Virginia Beach and Sacramento. Personal Shopping Services.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

Lease-to-own services are making a comeback with eCommerce retailers. The option, provided by Progressive Leasing , allows customers to lease products for as long as a year and is available for over three million products on the retailer’s website. Progressive Leasing, a division of Aaron’s Inc. , Modern Takes On Lease-To-Own.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

The restaurant business is: a) healthy for 2020 or b) apprehensive about technology. The 2020 outlook report from the National Restaurant Association was released today and it paints a picture of an industry dealing with the countercurrents of solid consumer spending and disruptive technology. All of the above.

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PYMNTS

JULY 10, 2020

Questions still abound about privacy and public adoption of the technology, but according to a new report from the World Economic Forum ( WEF ) the pandemic might be on the verge of producing a “golden age” of drones. “At sentiment on the technology hasn’t been measured recently. Yet, the public jury on drones is still out.

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MAY 26, 2016

That’s what Brian Krebs, of Krebs on Security , concluded after taking a look at card skimmer devices found at Walmart locations in Virginia and Kentucky. A non-EMV-applicable skimmer was also found at Safeway locations in February.

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OCTOBER 11, 2017

Henrico County, Virginia. Last week, Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe announced that Facebook would be building its next data center in Henrico County, just outside of Richmond, to the tune of $1 billion — $750 million for construction and $250 million for solar facilities to power the data center. Cambridge, Massachusetts.

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MAY 2, 2019

Lauderdale, Florida; New York, New York; Norfolk-Portsmouth, Virginia; Orlando-Daytona, Florida; Phoenix, Arizona; Portland, Oregon; Sacramento, California; San Antonio, Texas; San Diego, California; San Francisco, California; Seattle-Tacoma, Washington; St. stores with the technology this year.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

s RW-to-Go , running now, offers fixed-price group meals to-go for two or for four, and Virginia Beach Restaurant Week , also running now, has added takeout family meals for COVID-conscious customers. Participating restaurants will offer consumers the choice between indoor dining, outdoor dining, takeout and delivery. Washington, D.C.’s

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NOVEMBER 14, 2018

The Seattle-based eCommerce operator and cloud computing provider decided to build in both Crystal City, an urban area in North Virginia near Washington, D.C., In addition, jobs will be created in coffee shops, restaurants, retail stores and with various service providers to support Amazon workers, of course. “I Citi Reaction.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

She brings more than 15 years of general management experience in information and technology for professional services industries. degrees from the University of Virginia. Chief Executive Officer Allison Guidette is responsible for setting the strategic direction and driving customer-centric innovation and growth at G2 Web Services.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 19, 2018

Standing one’s ground in an Amazon -dominated retail market doesn’t happen by accident. The retailer has announced that it will be adding more than 1,000 new employees to its technology teams this year, increasing the size of its tech department by more than a third. The company is investing $3.4

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AUGUST 8, 2018

Use cases are growing with blockchain, and while the headlines may focus on large-scale government initiatives and where distributed ledger technology (DLT) might be headed, the fact remains that smaller projects are gaining traction. News came out this week that a pilot program in West Virginia is eyeing the ballot box.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

buttressed by the adoption of EMV technology, is now leaving behind its status as the global outlier where contactless is concerned. Mobile betting, however, is only allowed in five: New Jersey, West Virginia, Nevada, Pennsylvania and Iowa. More notably, the U.S., Approximately 80 percent of gamblers are now betting online.

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APRIL 3, 2019

The technology was just deployed at the University of San Francisco (USF), and Jain sees it coming to food service environments such as college and company cafeterias along with supermarkets, airports and health clubs (in essence, public places where people go and expect food). Technology ties it all together. The Robotics Market.

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Independent Banker

NOVEMBER 25, 2015

Regardless of the name, nonbank technology firms are wedging themselves between community banks and their customers by offering a slew of traditional and nontraditional banking products. They are mostly looking for simple, convenient payment options, says Cary Whaley, ICBA vice president, payments and technology policy. By Kelly Pike.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2023

A cluster of states in the northeastern US accounted for an additional 29%, and included New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia. Consumers can also take more advantage of tap-to-pay technology. We saw that in 2022, 58% of the attempted transactions in fraud cases were balance inquiries.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 27, 2018

Retailers are stocking up to supply children, pets and adults with their favorite decorations, candy and costumes for the season.”. And while we would like to give each of our readers a piece of candy this season, drone technology has not yet advanced far enough to make that possible. billion on costumes , $2.7

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Goes to Larry Mazza and the crew at MVB Bank in West Virginia. Simultaneously the bank invested in Paladin Fraud, Trabian Technology, and Chartwell Compliance to provide compliance and risk management solutions in the complex and connected web of fintech partnerships. Brandon Dewitt, MX co-founder and chief technology officer.

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CB Insights

APRIL 10, 2019

While the technology is still developing, many companies (including Amazon) are banking on it as a disruptive force in a myriad of markets. From creating checkout-free retail stores to eliminating concert tickets, here are 16 industries that are starting to transform with facial recognition technology. Law Enforcement.

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CB Insights

APRIL 24, 2018

Research BRIEFING: Surviving the Retail Apocalypse. How are brick-and-mortar retailers surviving and adapting in the world of digital commerce? The retail apocalypse has claimed many victims , with almost 7,000 stores closing in the US in 2017. And that’s just since February. However, this isn’t the whole story.

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PYMNTS

JULY 13, 2017

We love new technologies, particularly when they fit so naturally into household planning.”. after opening its first American stores in Virginia and the Carolinas last month. In Other News…. Wegmans is delivering groceries to customers in Chestnut Hill, Westwood and Burlington, Mass.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 9, 2018

Kroger has been amping up its technology game over the last several years, expanding its omnicommerce offerings as it seeks to remain competitive in a crowded market. After launching the service last month in Austin, Cincinnati, Dallas and Virginia Beach, Amazon plans to expand the delivery option across the U.S. throughout 2018.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2018

cities – Austin, Cincinnati, Dallas and Virginia Beach – but nationwide rollout is scheduled by the end of the year. Even if Amazon is only delivering groceries – and a big fat benefit to its Prime members – as Karen Webster noted, that might just be enough to start a whole new retail death spiral, spinning off a whole new Amazon flywheel.

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MAY 30, 2018

and Northern Virginia. Part of the $20 million they have recently raised will go toward that, while the rest will go toward leveling up the medical and data technology used by doctors on the platform – so they are better able to offer more accurate diagnosis on the go. As for the future of primary care for consumers?

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