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Minted And Creating Retail Via Up-Vote For The Instacrowd
 

Being in the greeting cards and printing business in the era of Instagram may not seem likely to be a profitable line of work — but Minted has managed to make it work and grow over the last decade. The brand's secret sauce, according to its CEO Mariam Naficy, is the contests it hosts to get consumer feedback on designer submissions, and then allowing that feedback to dictate what gets rolled out for public consumption.

 
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SeatGeek On Driving The Future Of Ticket Sales Via Rideshares
 

Through anew partnership with Cargo, SeatGeek is betting on passengers buying tickets to local events from the comfort of their rideshares. SeatGeek’s Global Director of Partnerships Lee Moulton explains why the company teamed up with Cargo — and how autonomous cars, when mainstream, could turbo-charge the future of ticket sales.  Read More...

 
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How AR/VR Tech Is Reshaping Retail
 

The adoption of augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) technology is becoming more widespread by the day — and it’s an emerging way for retailers to reach consumers. According to the PYMNTS Virtual Reality In Retail Report, there are expected to be 100 million users of AR/VR headsets by 2022, as the technology gains traction. Here are some notable ways retailers are planning to use the emerging tech to drive sales and train employees. Read More...

 
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The Subscription Features Consumers Want
 

The tried-and-true subscription model seems simple: Consumers pay a recurring fee to receive access to goods and services. But not all subscriptions are created equal, with few offerings resonating with what consumers actually want. So what sets the top subscriptions apart from the rest of the pack?  Read More...

 
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