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Apple Looks To India As Next Frontier For Retail Stores

When Amazon decided to invest in additional $3 billion in India in June, they sent a clear message to every other retailer that the country was a high-priority destination going…

News July 27

Will Macy’s AI-Powered Mobile App Be Friendly Tech — Or The Terminator?

There’s no question IBM’s Watson is smart. After all, it beat the pants off the best-of-the-best Jeopardy contestants. But is it smart enough — and flexible enough — to help…

Features July 27
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App Commerce Platform Poq Raises $4 Million, Adds Retail Customers

Poq, an app commerce company, has raised $4 million in financing led by Beringea and additional seed investors Seedcamp and Venrex. The London-based company will use the funding to triple…

News July 27
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Grocery Delivery Platform Shipt Scores $20.1 Million To Expand Business

Online grocery marketplace Shipt has secured $20.1 million in funding. The Series A round was led by Greycroft Partners, Harbert Growth Partners and e.ventures. Shipt plans to use the funds…

News July 27

Under Armour Set To Open Store At Prime NYC Location And Sell In Kohl’s

Despite a 58% decrease in net income in Q2, Under Armour bolstered its revenues 28% to $1 billion, with the company setting sights on expansion. The athleticwear brand will be…

News July 27

Can Retailers Compete With Direct-To-Consumer Brands As IoT Influence Grows?

Procter & Gamble has introduced a Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) subscription service for its Tide brand, giving shoppers the opportunity to get regular deliveries of Tide Pods laundry detergent. The jump into…

Executive Viewpoints July 27

Pitfalls Of Success: 4 Red Flags Thrown At Uber And AirBNB

I considered myself a loyal customer of Uber…until recently. I’ve used the service in several cities with ease. But I had a bad customer experience that now makes me think twice…

Editor's Perspective July 27

Which Wich Boosts Loyalty Registration 250% With Move To Digital

In launching a new points-based digital rewards program in October 2015, Which Wich Superior Sandwiches not only increased its total registration counts by more than 250%, but also bolstered market…

Features July 27

CART Debuts Innovation Pitch Forum For Retail Technology Startups

The Center for Advancing Retail & Technology (CART) has announced a new event that focuses on bringing relevant and transformative innovation to retail. Dubbed the Retail Innovation Pitch, the inaugural…

News July 26
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