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How to Create the Best ‘New Normal’ Dining Experience With Data

Pandemic-era dining ushered in new elements of a night out. Masks, pop-up tents on outdoor sidewalks, extra space…

Executive Viewpoints December 24
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The Power of Sound for Retail

Design for retail experiences is a hot topic of conversation, especially as shoppers return to stores for the…

Executive Viewpoints December 23
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Autonomous Delivery Robots Now Roam the Cincinnati Airport

A fleet of fully autonomous delivery robots that carry food and retail items have debuted at the Cincinnati/Northern…

News December 22
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Mastercard Buys Personalization Platform from McDonald’s

McDonald’s made headlines when it acquired the personalization solution provider Dynamic Yield in March 2019 for a reported…

News December 22
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Luxury’s ‘Paradigm Shift’ to Online: COVID Necessity Becomes Growth Engine

After a sharp contraction in 2020, luxury is back in business, with Bain & Company forecasting that sales…

Features December 22
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Ahold Online Retailer Takes Majority Stake in Cycling-Oriented Delivery Service

Ahold Delhaize’s online retailer operating in the Benelux countries, bol.com, has taken a majority stake in delivery company…

News December 21
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Virtual Queues: The Waiting Isn’t the Hardest Part

Throughout the 2010s, brick-and-mortar retailers worked hard to keep up with the evolving consumer landscape. Then COVID-19 arrived…

Executive Viewpoints December 21
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B8ta CEO: Live Shopping is the Future of Experiential Retail Worldwide

Few retailers can compete with Amazon on a purely transactional basis, according to Vibhu Norby, Founder and CEO…

Features December 17
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The Mistake Retailers Risk Making with Contact Center as a Service

How can we serve customers more effectively? The question may be as old as retail itself, but in…

Executive Viewpoints December 17
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