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Combating online retail fraud is something that will most likely always be an issue for retailers. With the advent of machine learning, more retailers are starting to realize that there is a way to help bring down hackers without spending 24 hours a day seven days a week monitoring each and every purchase transaction. Read More...

For the first time since 1996, Google has revamped its iconic homepage. Say goodbye to the solitary search bar and welcome the personalized interest- and news-based feed, modeled after the company's apps and building on the former Google Now newsfeed. The feed uses machine learning algorithms to present tailored content while also displaying news stories from a variety of sources to promote a holistic understanding of current events. In other news, Google rolls out SOS Alerts and tests virtual reality training models; plus, stocks dropped Monday, but the search engine giant barely felt a tremor. Read More...

Brick-And-Mortar Stores As Warehouses

E-Commerce is impacting the brick-and-mortar retailers more than we may think. In today’s Direct to Consumer piece, we explore how more traditional retailers are incorporating Amazon-esque fulfillment practices into their everyday activities and what that may mean for the future of retail. Read More...