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H&M Foundation announces winners of its annual innovation challenge Global Change Award

Stockholm, SWEDEN, 2017-Apr-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — The public have cast their votes. On April 5, at a ceremony in Stockholm City Hall, the five winners of H&M Foundation's annual innovation challenge Global Change Award were awarded. The 1 million euro grant was split between them by the global public in an online vote. In…

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Intershop expands its footprint in North America with Dev9 partnership

Leading cloud-first software development firm will support Intershop in enterprise and complex B2B technology implementations San Francisco, CA, 2017-Apr-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Intershop, the largest independent technology vendor for omni-channel commerce solutions, announced today a formal partnership with Dev9, a leader in cloud-focused, custom software development. The relationship furthers Intershop’s U.S. partner expansion…

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Rakuten and Telefarm connect consumers with producers of pesticide-free, pesticide-reduced produce

Ensuring stable revenue for producers while also supporting the development and independence of new farmers Tokyo, 2017-Apr-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Rakuten, Inc. and Telefarm Co., Ltd. today ( April 5, 2017) announced the launch of “Ragri,” an internet-based Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) service that connects consumers with producers of pesticide-free, pesticide-reduced and other agricultural produce. CSA…

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Diebold Nixdorf introduces new innovative banking concept to advance the future of connected commerce

Diebold Nixdorf introduces new innovative banking concept to advance the future of connected commerce   NORTH CANTON, Ohio, 2017-Apr-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Diebold Nixdorf (NYSE: DBD) is introducing a new, innovative banking concept, Essence, that features a sleek, modern design and user interface to advance the future of connected commerce. Powered by software-driven interactions, the…

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Australian retail, service and restaurant merchants can now benefit from NCR Silver family of point-of-sale (POS) solutions

Australian retail, service and restaurant merchants can now benefit from NCR Silver family of point-of-sale (POS) solutions   Sydney, 2017-Apr-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR), a global leader in omni-channel solutions, has launched the NCR Silver family of point-of-sale (POS) solutions to Australian retail, service and restaurant merchants. NCR Silver is an integrated payment, marketing…

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Diebold Nixdorf awarded Red Dot Product Design Award for its self-checkout systems

NORTH CANTON, Ohio, and PADERBORN, Germany, 2017-Apr-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — Diebold Nixdorf (NYSE: DBD) has been awarded the prestigious Red Dot Product Design Award for two of its self-checkout systems, the EASY Smart Pay and EASY eXpress. Internationally recognized as the authority for product design quality, The Red Dot Awards, presented by Design Zentrum…

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Lowe’s Canada introduces on-demand virtual reality skills clinic — Holoroom How To

Preliminary studies by Lowe's Innovation Labs reveal multi-sensory virtual reality can increase engagement and retention in home improvement education Boucherville (Québec), 2017-Apr-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lowe's Canada is proud to introduce Holoroom How To, an on-demand virtual reality skills clinic and the latest iteration of Lowe's Innovation Labs' Holoroom experience, their immersive design and…

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NCR enables restaurants to increase speed of service, improve order accuracy with Consumer Self-Ordering solution

Solution Enables Restaurant Guests to Order from Kiosk Duluth, Ga., 2017-Apr-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR), a global leader in omni-channel solutions, today (April 3, 2017) announced an extension to the NCR Aloha Platform that will enable restaurants to increase speed of service, improve order accuracy and increase overall customer satisfaction by providing…

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Albert Heijn rolt scan&go uit naar winkels met zelfscan

Albert Heijn rolt scan&go uit naar winkels met zelfscan   Zaandam, Netherlands, 2017-Apr-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — Albert Heijn gaat scan&go toevoegen aan alle winkels waar klanten nu al met de handscanner of de mobiele telefoon kunnen zelfscannen. De verschillende vormen van zelfscan worden gecombineerd in één betaalpaal waar alle zelfscan-klanten hun boodschappentrip makkelijk kunnen afronden. In bijna…

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MIGROS LANCIERT PRODUKTERKENNUNG IN DER MIGROS-APP

MIGROS LANCIERT PRODUKTERKENNUNG IN DER MIGROS-APP   Zurich, Switzerland, 2017-Mar-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ein Klick und Sie bekommen auf ihrem Smartphone sofort Rezepte, Bewertungen weitere wichtige Informationen zu ihren Migros-Produkten angezeigt. Mit dieser Neuheit bietet die Migros eine weitere Dienstleistung für ein genussvolles Leben an und beweist Mut zur Transparenz für ihre Kunden. Wer am Regal vor…

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RILA announces eight finalists for the 2017 (R)Tech Asset Protection: Innovation Awards

Eight Companies Ranked Among The Best For Technology Advancements In Asset Protection Arlington , VA., 2017-Mar-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA), the trade association for the world's largest and most innovative retail companies, announced eight finalists for the 2017 (R)Tech Asset Protection: Innovation Awards. The Awards serve as a showcase…

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NCR integrates its POS platform with Showtime Analytics’ Data Platform to enable cinemas better understand customer needs

Duluth, Ga., 2017-Mar-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR), a global leader in omni-channel solutions, today announced it has integrated its point-of-sale (POS) platform with global analytics and customer engagement leader Showtime Analytics’ Data Platform. The combined technology enables cinemas to better understand customer needs and improve customer experience. Launching officially at CinemaCon, NCR…

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Carphone Warehouse’s iD Mobile announces UK’s first ever ‘Data Cushion’ offer

‘Data Cushion’ gives consumers complete peace of mind with an emergency 10GB of extra 4G data LONDON, 2017-Mar-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — iD Mobile, the 4G mobile network from Carphone Warehouse, has announced the UK’s first ever ‘Data Cushion’ offer that is available with a wide range of smartphone deals. The aim is to give…

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Apple brings its latest retail innovations to Nanjing, Cologne and Miami with new store openings

Cupertino, California, 2017-Mar-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Apple opened its doors to customers today (MARCH 25, 2017) at new stores in Nanjing, Cologne and Miami, bringing Apple’s latest retail innovations to the heart of each city. More than 350 store employees welcomed thousands of customers at the grand openings, some queuing for days in advance. Each store…

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Augmented Reality Used in Lowe’s In-Store Navigation App

MOORESVILLE, N.C., 2017-Mar-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lowe’s announced today (March 23, 2017) the launch of its Lowe’s Vision: In-Store Navigation app, the first retail application of indoor mapping using augmented reality. Leveraging Google’s augmented reality technology Tango, the app is designed to simplify the home improvement shopping experience. Beginning in April, customers visiting stores…

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Diebold Nixdorf partners with Swedish software company Datema Retail for mobile self-scanning solutions

UTRECHT, Netherlands and SOLNA, Sweden, 2017-Mar-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Diebold Nixdorf (NYSE: DBD) has formed a strategic partnership with Swedish software company Datema Retail for mobile self-scanning solutions as part of its strategy to drive connected commerce in the retail market. With the mobile self-scanning solutions of Datema Retail, Diebold Nixdorf is adding a…

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Netatmo Security cameras, the smartest way to protect the house, roll out across the US in 800 Home Depot Stores

FRANCE, 2017-Mar-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Netatmo Security cameras, the smartest way to protect the house, roll out across the US in 800 Home Depot Stores. As more than 2.5 million home intrusions are reported every year in the United States, Americans are increasingly concerned about the security of their home. Thanks to their…

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Cashless Drive will Push India’s Retail Sector to New High

Chennai, India, 2017-Mar-22 — /EPR Retail News/ —  The Government’s ambition to make India a cashless economy was further vindicated by its recent Budget proposals for 2017-18 which have series of measures aiming at pushing cashless transactions even by small retailers across India. The government has made its intention clear when it first introduced Aadhaar (smart)…

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BESTSELLER FOUNDATION partners with Samasource Kenya to connect people to digital work opportunities

BESTSELLER FOUNDATION partners with Samasource Kenya to connect people to digital work opportunities   BRANDE, Denmark, 2017-Mar-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — BESTSELLER FOUNDATION has partnered with Samasource Kenya to lift more people out of poverty by connecting them to digital work opportunities – and giving them a chance to create a better future for themselves. Samasource Kenya is…

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BLINGBY ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH BRITISH POP DUO OMYO

BLINGBY TURNS BAND’S MUSIC VIDEOS INTO UNIQUE SHOPPING EXPERIENCES; OMYO THE FIRST BAND TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF ‘BLINGBY LIVE’ NEW YORK, 2017-Mar-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Blingby has today announced a cutting-edge partnership with emerging British pop act OMYO, which sees its patented advertising technology turn the band’s music videos, concerts and more into unique…

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NCR Leads India’s Financial Service Industry With Innovative Technologies

NCR continues to lead the financial services industry in India with innovative technologies that provide exceptional customer experiences CHENNAI, India, 2017-Mar-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR), a global leader in omni-channel solutions, today (March 15, 2017 ) announced that its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility at Mahindra World City, in Chengalpet, Chennai has achieved the unique…

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Build and Host Most Alexa Skills For Free Using Amazon Web Services

New program offers AWS promotional credits for developers to put toward their Alexa skill Tens of thousands of developers already building skills for Alexa SEATTLE, 2017-Mar-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) today (Mar. 15, 2017) announced a new program that will make it free for tens of thousands of Alexa developers to build…

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Starbucks Launches New Digital Platform to Hong Kong and India

Starbucks Launches New Digital Platform to Hong Kong and India   Seattle, 2017-Mar-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Starbucks offers the largest and most robust mobile ecosystem of any retailer in the world, with more than 12 million Starbucks Rewards™ members, eight million mobile paying customers with one out of three now using Mobile Order & Pay,…

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ShopChat Launches World’s 1st Shopping Keyboard; Rakuten Funding

ShopChat Launches World’s First Shopping Keyboard & Raises Funding from Rakuten ShopChat attracts 100,000 beta users by combining two of the most popular mobile activities,chatting and shopping, into a new chat commerce platform, an alternative to struggling shopping bots SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., 2017-Mar-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Message commerce startup ShopChat …

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The Prada Group to host “Shaping a Creative Future” conference focusing on interplay between sustainability and innovation

MILAN, Italy, 2017-Mar-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Prada Group will launch “Shaping a Creative Future” on Monday 20th  nd Tuesday 21st March in Milan, a conference in partnership with Yale School of Management and Politecnico di Milano School of Management. The event will focus on the interplay between sustainability and innovation, and feature a series of stimulating…

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Rakuten and AirMap teams up to provide Unmanned Traffic Management solutions to drone operators and airspace managers in Japan

Rakuten AirMap, Inc. will open the skies for Japan’s growing drone ecosystem Tokyo, Japan, 2017-Mar-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Rakuten, Inc., a leader in internet services and global innovation headquartered in Japan, and AirMap, the world’s leading airspace management platform for drones, today announced the launch of a joint venture, Rakuten AirMap, Inc. The joint…

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National Retail Federation and Object Management Group announces new partnership

WASHINGTON, 2017-Mar-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — The National Retail Federation and international technology standards consortium Object Management Group today announced that they have formed a new partnership to manage a portion of the functions previously performed by NRF’s Association for Retail Technology Standards division. “This arrangement will allow NRF to focus on ARTS’ core mission of…

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RILA launches Tech Center for Innovation with Accenture

Arlington , VA, 2017-Mar-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) and Accenture (ACN: NYSE), today announced the launch of RILA's (R)Tech Center for Innovation. The new initiative will explore the impact that technologies like artificial intelligence and virtual reality will have on the retail industry and help retailers create innovative…

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Millennium India Bags Best Partner Award from Honeywell

Chennai, India, 2017-Mar-13 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Leading POS technology provider Millennium Soft-Tech India has bagged the “Highest Growth Partner Award for 2016” from the multinational conglomerate  Honeywell India. The award was presented to Millennium India, a pioneer in introducing Point of Sale (POS) technology products in India, at the recently held ‘REIMAGINE 2017 Leadership…

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Fashion needs customers – customers want to be impressed

MUNICH, Germany, 2017-Mar-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — To survive in the fiercely competitive fashion market, retailers must be able to impress their customers. Customer loyalty has evolved along with technological advancements, products and their prices can be compared at any time, and only businesses who stand out will be able to secure sales and…

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