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September 13, 2018
 
 
 
 
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Can Guitar Center Get Its Groove Back?
 

Guitar Center has struggled in recent years as its sales have slipped and its debts have mounted. The company believes, however, it can turn itself around by rethinking its core appeal — and doubling down on experiential retail to offer consumers a shopping experience that is literally harmonious.

 
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Growing A Meal Kit Service With A Distributed Farming Network
 

How can meal kit providers source produce that is grown close to their customers’ homes? Lettuce, among other companies, is turning to a distributed network of farms to bring produce to its facilities to be packaged and sent to its customers around Austin, Texas. Lettuce Co-founder and CEO Yogesh Sharma explains how the service works — and how it uses Uber-like technology to power its logistics.  Read More...

 
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Digital Marketplaces Draw Gig Economy Workers Across Verticals
 

Gig worknow accounts for a sizable share of the U.S. economy, with around one-third of the workforce participating in the gig economy in Q2 2018. And, to find gigs, workers often turn to services like Roadie and TaskRabbit. How are gig economy workers tapping into digital marketplaces, and which occupations are most attracted to these platforms?   Read More...

 
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Today In Data: Fighting Fraud Without Frustrating Merchants
 

Merchants in the era of encroaching digital fraud have a narrow needle to thread. They need to design an experience that is friction-filled and difficult for criminals and hackers, while at the same time offering an experience for legitimate consumers and companies that is smooth, seamless and easy to navigate. And the eye of that needle is only getting narrower as fraudsters are getting more talented.  Read More...

 
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