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Seeing The Future — Via Cosmic Subscription

 

In a world where there is an Uber for just about everything, it perhaps should come as no surprise that psychics are on the list. As a glimpse into what's to come, the digital economy has all kinds of subscription and a la carte options related to mystical services. PYMNTS talks with leading luminaries in the field to get their perspective on why predictions have suddenly become such big business.

 
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Is Self-Checkout Catnip For Criminals?
 

Self-checkout and other automated retail solutions aren’t universally loved, despite their growing presence. The latest Automated Retail Tracker looks at automation trends and ways that supermarkets and other retailers are implementing tech to provide convenience, while also considering challenges and downsides.   Read More...

 
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The Vitamin Shoppe Opens NextGen Store; Dollar General Taps Into BOPIS
 

The Vitamin Shoppe has opened a next-generation store to give shoppers interactive experiences, while Dollar General is working on buy online, pick up in-store tech. Why did the Vitamin Shoppe decide to debut a new store concept, and how would BOPIS complement Dollar General’s existing mobile offerings? Read this week’s Pulse to find out.  Read More...

 
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How Technology And Market Trends Spawn Innovation

 

Retail innovators are taking new approaches to dining and athleisure wear, with inspiration from tech and market trends. How has the rise of the online ordering industry spawned so-called ghost kitchens, and how are direct-to-consumer (DTC) athleisure brands incorporating the CBD-based wellness trends into their products?   Read More...

 
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