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Deseret First Credit Union launches Interactive Teller machine (ITM) in Provo, Utah developed by NCR Corporation

DULUTH, Ga., 2015-12-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Deseret First Credit Union has a new high-tech branch in Provo, Utah. The Provo Campus branch at 695 E. 800 North serves local residents and especially students, staff, and faculty at nearby Brigham Young University. The branch is one of the first of its kind in Utah with innovative…

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K-store to open electric vehicle charging points by the end of 2015

Soon the owners of electric or hybrid cars can charge their vehicles while shopping at a K-store. The first electric vehicle charging points will be opened by the end of this year in Turku, the Greater Helsinki area and Lahti. Charging will be activated using a contactless K-Plussa card and it is offered free to…

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Best Buy adds new live-chat feature within its mobile app

MINNEAPOLIS, 2015-12-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — Need help choosing between two TVs? Wondering whether the latest smartwatch is compatible with your smartphone? Want to check the status of a recent order? Now you can get help on all of that and more with BlueAssist, a new live-chat feature within the Best Buy mobile app. With the…

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NTT Communications Corporation to provide private network, data center, cloud and support services for global retailer Cath Kidston in Asia

NTT Communications delivers technology and support against tight deadlines London, UK, and Tokyo, Japan, 2015-12-2 — /EPR Retail News/ — NTT Communications Corporation  (NTT Com), the ICT solutions and international communications business within the NTT Group (NYSE: NTT), announced today a new agreement with global retailer Cath Kidston to provide private network, data center, cloud and support services…

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Autmaring GmbH to take over Wincor Nixdorf’s Toolmaking unit in Paderborn

Employees to be taken over Paderborn, GERMANY, 2015-12-1 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Paderborn-based Autmaring GmbH will take over the Toolmaking unit, which has been part of Wincor Nixdorf’s production operations in Paderborn. The two companies signed an agreement to that effect on November 26, 2015. Under it, Autmaring GmbH will soon continue running…

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NCR: Krispy Kreme Doughnuts to rollout its Mobile Rewards Program

NCR Mobile Consumer Engagement platform enables Krispy Kreme to connect their guests with special location-based invitations, offers and rewards DULUTH, Ga., 2015-12-1 — /EPR Retail News/ — Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc. (NYSE: KKD) is nearly complete with its nationwide rollout of its Krispy Kreme Rewards mobile app. Earlier this year, Krispy Kreme worked with NCR Corporation, the…

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European chain for fast repair services Mister Minit to outsource main part of its IT-infrastructure to Interoute

Outsourcing to Interoute’s secure network and colocation data centre reduces costs and saves time for Mister Minit in-house IT team Brussels, BELGIUM, 2015-11-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Minit Group, a European leader in the field of fast repair services including shoes, watches and smartphones, has chosen to house the main part of its IT-infrastructure…

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Intershop released new version of its omni-channel solution Intershop Commerce Suite

Intershop Commerce Management 7.6, part of the Commerce Suite, addresses the growing similarities between the buying behavior of B2C and B2B customers New features provide more agility and flexibility for an exceptionally dynamic retail world Optimized back-end functions for increased efficiency and reliability Jena, Germany, 2015-11-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today Intershop presents Intershop Commerce…

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“My Retail Theatre” by Dassault Systèmes launched: new industry solution experience for consumer goods and retail

Interactive, Photo-Realistic 3D Visualization Capabilities to Engage Consumers in a Personalized Product and Purchase Experience VELIZY-VILLACOUBLAY, France, 2015-11-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dassault Systèmes (Euronext Paris: #13065, DSY.PA), the 3DEXPERIENCE Company, world leader in 3D design software, 3D Digital Mock Up and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, today announced the launch of “My Retail Theatre,” its new…

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Banamex to expand its ATM network with NCR deposit technology

One of Mexico’s largest financial institutions to expand its ATM network with NCR deposit technology DULUTH, Ga., 2015-11-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — NCR Corporation, the global leader in consumer transaction technologies, today announced that it has been chosen as the intelligent deposit ATM provider of Banamex, one of Mexico’s largest financial institutions. Since last year, NCR…

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Deutsche Telekom’s incubator invests in Israeli start up that supports retailers in modernizing their customer loyalty strategy

ciValue helps high-frequency retailers to personalize the shopping experience of their customers Israeli startup offers cloud-based big-data platform Bonn, Germany, 2015-11-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — hub:raum, Deutsche Telekom’s incubator, invests in its twelfths startup: the Israeli company ciValue. ciValue, founded in April 2014, offers a cloud-based big-data platform to support retailers in modernizing their customer…

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Diebold to launch voluntary public tender offer for all of Wincor Nixdorf’s outstanding shares

Companies have entered into a business combination agreement in which Diebold will launch a voluntary public tender offer for all of Wincor Nixdorf’s outstanding shares Brings together leading global innovators in banking and retail technologies in rapidly transforming industries Combined company will deliver fully integrated and transformative solutions in value-added services, branch automation and omnichannel…

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Fubon Bank Hong Kong first bank in Greater China to introduce NCR Interactive Teller

NCR Interactive Teller enables Fubon to deliver a smart branch strategy to bank with live tellers in a smaller footprint HONG KONG, 2015-11-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR), the global leader in consumer transaction technologies, today announced that Fubon Bank (Hong Kong) Limited (“Fubon Bank”) has become the first bank in Greater China to…

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NCR: Digital Insight to bring FICO® Score Open Access program to its financial institution customers

FICO® Score access helps educate consumers about their financial health DULUTH, Ga., 2015-11-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Digital Insight, an NCR company and leader in digital banking solutions, has partnered with FICO to bring the FICO® Score Open Access program to its financial institution customers. The program enables the financial institution to share with their customers the…

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Amazon announced free, cloud-based screenwriting software for writers

Amazon also offers new expansions on open-door script submission policy, making it easier than ever for writers to break into Hollywood SEATTLE, 2015-11-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — (NASDAQ:AMZN) — Amazon today announced Amazon Storywriter, a free, cloud-based screenwriting software for writers of all levels to create movie and TV screenplays in standard format, offering an alternative…

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Amazon Web Services announced new wind farm in Ohio expected to generate 320,000 MWh of wind energy annually

Amazon Wind Farm US Central in Ohio is Amazon’s fourth major renewable energy project in 2015 and is Expected to Generate More Than 320,000 MWh of Energy Annually SEATTLE, 2015-11-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — (NASDAQ:AMZN) — Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com company (NASDAQ:AMZN), today announced that it has contracted with EDP Renewables to construct and…

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Dunkin’ Donuts will test mobile On-the-Go Ordering in Portland, Maine and Dunkin’ Delivery in Dallas, Texas

New programs offer guests new, convenient ways to enjoy Dunkin’ Donuts’ signature all-day menu of coffees, donuts, sandwiches and more CANTON, MA, 2015-11-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dunkin’ Donuts, recognized for keeping America running by serving its entire menu all day long, today announced two programs that will make it even easier and more convenient for people to…

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RILA applauds state attorneys general’s letter to America’s largest banks and card networks urging the adoption of chip and PIN technology

Arlington , VA, 2015-11-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — ​​​The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) issued the following statement after nine state attorneys general sent a letter to the CEOs of America's largest banks and card networks urging the adoption of chip and PIN technology in the United States. In the letter, state AGs rebut a number of…

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eBay’s Interactive Holiday Map provides insights on this season’s consumer trends

Get instant views of the top bought holiday items across North America. San Jose, California, 2015-11-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — With the busy holiday shopping season upon us, eBay’s detailed troves of data are already providing unique insights on this season’s consumer trends. From trending toys to the hottest electronics and fashion choices, you…

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METRO Start-up Study 2015 shows digital tools continually gaining importance among restaurateurs and customers

METRO Start-up Study 2015 investigates the demand for digital tools and services in the hotel and food service industries Young adults in particular want more digital services, like the option to reserve tables and pay via smartphone in restaurants and cafés Business owners’ use of digital tools is so far largely limited to image-building and…

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Starbucks Coffee Korea launches new Starbucks® app on the Samsung Gear S2 smartwatch

Seoul, Korea, 2015-11-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Starbucks Coffee Korea today launched the new Starbucks® app on the Samsung Gear S2 smartwatch. Through the pre-loaded Starbucks® app, customers in Korea can track their My Starbucks Rewards™ status and pay for Starbucks purchases directly from the wearable device. This marks the company’s first Starbucks® app on a…

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NRF welcomed attorneys general’s call to credit card companies on the use of personal identification numbers with the new chip-based credit cards

Letter Calls PIN ‘Gold Standard’ for Card Security WASHINGTON, 2015-11-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — The National Retail Federation today welcomed a letter sent by nine attorneys general to the nation’s top credit card companies and banks calling for the use of personal identification numbers rather than signatures to approve purchases made with new chip-based credit cards. “This…

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Lowe’s released the next generation of its Iris smart home solution built with Microsoft Azure’s cloud technology

MOORESVILLE, N.C. , 2015-11-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today, Lowe’s announced the next generation of its Iris smart home solution, built with Microsoft Azure’s cloud technology. This latest version of Iris enhances Lowe’s smart home offering with new functionality and faster performance and includes updated software and hardware that make Iris simpler, more intuitive and…

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Richard T. (Mick) McGuire III to resign from NCR’s Board of Directors

DULUTH, Ga., 2015-11-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR) today announced that Richard T. (Mick) McGuire III, Founder and Managing Partner, Marcato Capital Management, has resigned from the Company’s Board of Directors.  McGuire has served on the Board since November 2014. “Mick has been a good director who has provided the Board a valuable shareholder…

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First Data becomes preferred provider of cybersecurity and payment processing solutions to NCR’s customers in the grocery, petroleum and convenience store industries

Agreement establishes First Data as preferred payments technology provider for NCR in grocery, petroleum and convenience store industries NCR becomes First Data’s preferred ATM and services provider, including enterprise license for NCR CxBanking software DULUTH, Ga. and NEW YORK, 2015-11-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — First Data (NYSE: FDC), a global leader in commerce-enabling technology and solutions,…

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Colruyt Group expands mobile payment solutions

Halle, Belgium, 2015-11-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — After having launched mobile payments via the SEQR application in all physical brand stores and online stores, the Colruyt Group is extending this option to applications offered by KBC/CBC and Bancontact/Mister Cash. This alternative is rolled out from today and will be available in 400 Colruyt, OKay,…

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Amazon Underground now with 3 times more free apps and games since launch

Popular new games in Amazon Underground include Monument Valley, Nemo’s Reef and Dumb Ways to Die 2—all games in Amazon Underground are free (including in-app items) Developers experiencing significant success since Amazon Underground launch—Halfbrick Studios doubles revenue and downloads of their popular games; Rovio triples revenue SEATTLE, 2015-11-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — (NASDAQ: AMZN)—Amazon today…

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Wincor Nixdorf AG fiscal 2014/2015 operating results: Software/Services Up, Hardware Down; No Dividend Payment

Preliminary results for fiscal 2014/2015 (Sept. 30) PADERBORN, GERMANY, 2015-11-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Wincor Nixdorf AG ended fiscal 2014/2015 slightly better than anticipated in the revised outlook issued at the end of the first half. Net sales totaled €2,427 million, down 2% on the prior-year figure (2013/2014: €2,469 million). Operating profit before restructuring…

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Bon-Ton Stores extends its private label credit card program with Alliance Data Systems Corporation’s Ohio-based card services business

YORK, Pa., 2015-11-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:BONT) today announced it has extended its private label credit card program agreement with Alliance Data Systems Corporation's (NYSE:ADS) Ohio-based card services business, a premier provider of branded private label, co-brand, and commercial credit programs. The agreement provides that the original term is…

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