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Elections and Retail: Turning Out the Vote

Posted on November 6, 2018 by

Politics and elections that determine political outcomes have significant repercussions on the retail industry at multiple levels. The most obvious and more predictable is the legislative agenda espoused by the winning party on costs of doing business including tax rates, … Continue reading →

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Upward Mobility: Digital Retail Careers

Posted on October 18, 2018 by

The growth of online and mobile shopping requires a talent pool of employees who can ensure an easy and productive online experience.  Bryan Pearson in his Forbes article notes that as retail evolves “the most promising jobs will involve insights, … Continue reading →

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Turbocharging Convenience Stores with Frictionless Checkout

Posted on October 3, 2018 by

The first Amazon Go store in Seattle opened in January 2018 and was the first commercial implementation of frictionless checkout or “Just Walkout Technology” in the U.S. retail market. Customers scan the Amazon Go app on their smartphone at entry, … Continue reading →

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