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The latest news, trends, and expert views in e-commerce, omnichannel and retail data and analytics.

Commissioned Study Quantifies 'Instacart Effect' on Sales, Employment

Though viewed by some as cannibalizing and interloping, Instacart benefits sales and employment, a commissioned study finds.

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Pizza Is About to Get a Makeover

The Lempert Report: Domino’s Pizza, which is the world’s largest pizza brand, is seeing its earnings slide as same-store sales are down. It is turning to technology to fix the problem.

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7-Eleven Pilots No-Checkout Test Store

By Jackson Lewis on Feb. 06, 2020

Convenience chain aims to address consumer expectations of faster service, improved experience.

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The State of the Robot in Retail Business

By Georges Mirza on Feb. 06, 2020

The author assesses current progress, and long-term vision, for various players in the in-store robotics field.

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Shipt's New Look Reflects Expanding Horizons

By Jon Springer on Feb. 06, 2020

The spaceship logo is being replaced by a "bright and friendly" rebrand emphasizing service and an expanding marketplace.

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Identity Management in Retail: Its Time Has Come

By Gary Hawkins on Feb. 05, 2020

In a world of online hacking, stolen identities, deep fakes and fake news, efficient tools for age verification, including biometrics, are now within reach.

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