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Best Buy announces 20 must-have technology products for the holiday shopping season

Best Buy announces 20 must-have technology products for the holiday shopping season   Minneapolis, MN, 2016-Oct-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — Start preparing those wish lists; the holiday shopping season is here. Today (October 25, 2016 ), Best Buy announced its annual “Top Tech” list — the 20 must-have technology products— just in time to get a head start…

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Staples Easy System pilot program launches new cognitive-enabled “Easy Button” office supply reordering system

Staples Easy System pilot program launches new cognitive-enabled “Easy Button” office supply reordering system   FRAMINGHAM, Mass, 2016-Oct-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — Staples (NASDAQ: SPLS) announced today that it has reached the next phase of its Staples Easy System pilot program, unveiling the new cognitive-enabled “Easy Button” office supply reordering system which integrates IBM’s Watson technology to…

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JAPAN: Rakuten Card offers easy, fast and secure way to make mobile payments with Apple Pay

Tokyo, 2016-Oct-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — Rakuten Card Co., Ltd. today (October 25, 2016) brings its customers Apple Pay, an easy, fast and secure way to make mobile payments that is private and convenient with iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus and Apple Watch Series 2 throughout their day, including in transit, stores, apps and on the…

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GPSMAP 276Cx: Garmin upgrades the classic 276C GPS navigator

GPSMAP 276Cx: Garmin upgrades the classic 276C GPS navigator   OLATHE, Kan, 2016-Oct-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), today (October 4, 2016) announced the GPSMAP 276Cx, an upgraded reinvention of the classic 276C. Since its launch in 2004, the 276C has proven to be a versatile GPS navigator…

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Apple and Nike to release Apple Watch Nike+ on Friday, October 28

Cupertino, California and Beaverton, Oregon, 2016-Oct-26 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Apple and Nike today (OCTOBER 24, 2016) announced Apple Watch Nike+ will be available on Friday, October 28. Apple Watch Nike+ combines all of the unique features of Apple Watch Series 2 with the new Nike+ Run Club app for unrivaled motivation to go for a…

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NCR’s SelfServ 91 wins two German Design Awards in “Industry” and “Universal Design” categories

Augsburg, Germany, 2016-Oct-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR), a global leader in omni-channel solutions, has been recognized for its innovative product designs in two categories with the prestigious German Design Award 2017. The German Design Council has chosen NCR’s SelfServ 91 in the cantilever deployment as a winner in the categories “Industry”…

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H&M Foundation and UNICEF create digital, interactive jacket that help stimulate child’s brain development

H&M Foundation and UNICEF create digital, interactive jacket that help stimulate child's brain development   STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN, 2016-Oct-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — The digital, interacive jacket, created by  H&M Foundation and UNICEF as part of the UNI_FORM campaign, provides innovative, age-appropriate play ideas that can help stimulate brain development during early childhood. It also shows parents and…

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Diebold Nixdorf and Cybera partner to securely connect store-based payment systems with cloud-based computing operations

North Canton, Ohio, USA and Paderborn, Germany / Franklin, Tenn., USA, 2016-Oct-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Diebold Nixdorf, a world leader in driving connected commerce, and Cybera, an IT leader in software-defined wide-area-networks (SD-WAN), are partnering to securely connect physical systems and digital operations for service stations with a unified, easy-to-manage platform. Combining the companies’ respective…

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Diebold Nixdorf to launch its connected commerce solutions at Money20/20, Oct. 23-26, Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS, 2016-Oct-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Diebold Nixdorf will be demonstrating its transformative connected commerce solutions at Money20/20, the largest global event focused on payments and financial services innovation, Oct. 23-26 in Las Vegas. In booth #2635, Diebold Nixdorf's innovative solutions come together to provide a 360 degree view of the future of consumer…

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Staples expands services with the introduction of its licensing program

FRAMINGHAM, Mass. & JERSEY CITY, N.J., 2016-Oct-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Staples, Inc. (NASDAQ:SPLS) has announced that it will be expanding its brand into a range of solutions-oriented services and products via licensing agreements. The first agreement is with GRM for Staples Records and Cloud Management™, a new solution designed to help businesses of any…

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Teens engaged creating personalized emojis at Google Made with Code event held in Starbucks Olive Way store

Teens engaged creating personalized emojis at Google Made with Code event held in Starbucks Olive Way store   Seattle, 2016-Oct-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ten girls gathered at a Starbucks store in Seattle engaged in an energetic conversation. “Make her a doctor.” “She’s a graduate.” “Give her sunglasses.” As curious customers looked on, the teens, most of whom…

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CWS-boco International launched new B2B online store based on Intershop technology

Intershop Commerce Suite as platform for new international B2B online store Individually tailored key-account stores with ERP and CRM integration for ultra-efficient procurement Project expertly implemented by Intershop Platinum Partner diva-e Jena, Germany, 2016-Oct-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — CWS-boco International, a leading global provider of washroom hygiene and textile solutions, has launched…

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Co-op and forensic tech company SmartWater team up to cut ATM crime

MANCHESTER, England, 2016-Oct-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Splashing the cash, and criminals, could cut ATM crime in communities as the Co-op teams-up with award-winning forensic technology company SmartWater to roll-out a new deterrent linking criminals back to the scene of a crime. In a first of its kind, SmartWater have adapted its dispersal technology to ensure…

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Linear Retail Properties announces Invisalign-only boutique Smilebar at Bryant Back Bay in Boston, MA

Linear Retail Properties announces Invisalign-only boutique Smilebar at Bryant Back Bay in Boston, MA   Burlington, MA, 2016-Oct-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Linear Retail Properties, LLC, announced today (10/18/2016) that Smilebar, an Invisalign-only boutique has opened at 303 Columbus Ave.in the Bryant Back Bay luxury condominium building in Boston, MA. The property is situated where the Back…

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Puerto Rico’s Banco Popular pilots Diebold Nixdorf’s advanced predictive maintenance analytics to increase operational efficiency

NORTH CANTON, Ohio, 2016-Oct-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Banco Popular, the largest bank in Puerto Rico, is partnering with Diebold Nixdorf to pilot advanced predictive maintenance analytics in order to increase operational efficiency and broaden consumer touchpoint visibility. Diebold Nixdorf's analytics program is enabling Banco Popular to have a complete view of its self-service…

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Fnac in partnership with Daphni launches new funding and support model for start-ups

A Ivry, 2016-Oct-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — By joining forces to launch the Daphni Purple fund, Fnac Darty is taking part in the creation of a new funding and support model for start-ups, once again reaffirming its commitment to digital technology and innovation in Europe. Fnac has been investing for years in innovation and has formed close…

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eBay Collective: eBay launches new destination for curated inventory of furniture, antiques, contemporary design and fine art

eBay Collective: eBay launches new destination for curated inventory of furniture, antiques, contemporary design and fine art Media and syndication partnership with Architectural Digest provides inspiration for shoppers. San Jose, California, 2016-Oct-20 — /EPR Retail News/ —Today (Oct 17, 2016), eBay launched a new destination, eBay Collective, an elevated shopping experience to provide interior designers and consumers…

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eBay launches personalized shopping assistant ShopBot Beta

eBay launches personalized shopping assistant ShopBot Beta   San Jose, California, 2016-Oct-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Powered by Artificial Intelligence and debuting on Facebook Messenger, ShopBot is a smart personal shopping assistant that's there whenever you need it. With more selection available to online shoppers than ever before, finding items that are perfect for you and your budget…

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Amazon today introduces new features to the Prime Photos service

Amazon today introduces new features to the Prime Photos service Bringing valued memories together, Family Vault creates a private, easily-accessible home for photos and videos from multiple family members and devices U.S. Prime members can now invite up to five people to join their Family Vault and access the benefits of unlimited photo storage,…

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Amazon Web Services announces availability of the US East (Ohio) Region

SEATTLE, 2016-Oct-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com company (NASDAQ:AMZN), today (Oct. 17, 2016) announced the availability of the US East (Ohio) Region to customers looking to build their businesses and run applications on infrastructure on the AWS Cloud. Along with US East (N. Virginia), the US East (Ohio) Region…

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Macy’s introduces Brookstone products in stores and online this holiday season

Macy’s introduces Brookstone products in stores and online this holiday season   NEW YORK, 2016-Oct-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — This week, Macy’s launches a new partnership with specialty retailer Brookstone, to bring uniquely designed, high-quality gifts to 347 stores and macys.com this holiday season. “Brookstone is a brand known for exceptionally innovative products that aim to improve your…

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Argos opens ‘Pop-Up’ Store at Milton Keynes’ biggest shopping centre, centre:mk

Milton Keynes, UK, 2016-Oct-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Christmas has come early for shoppers at centre:mk thanks to Argos’ latest innovative digital offering. Visitors to Milton Keynes’ biggest shopping centre will come face to face with a revolutionary Argos ‘Pop-Up’ Store in the centre of the mall, which offers choice, value and convenience for customers. Technological enhancements…

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Shop Direct to support the development of a new digital app for Alder Hey Children’s Hospital

Shop Direct to support the development of a new digital app for Alder Hey Children’s Hospital   Liverpool,UK, 2016-Oct-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Colleagues at Shop Direct have raised £210,000 in just 12 months to support the development of a new digital app for Alder Hey Children’s Hospital. In September 2015, the 4,700-strong team at Shop Direct voted…

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Which Wich to use mobile POS system from NCR

DULUTH, Ga., 2016-Oct-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — When the Which Wich technology team decided its quick service franchises needed an easy-to-use, cloud-based point-of-sale (POS) solution, it turned to NCR Small Business. The mobile POS system from NCR, a global leader in omni-channel solutions, offers the company’s franchisees a simple implementation process and powerful functionality at a…

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Bush: Seven in ten UK adults find retro style audio technology most appealing to them

Milton Keynes, UK, 2016-Oct-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — While the evolution of hi spec technology continues, British consumer technology brand Bush has revealed that Britain’s affection for classic audio still reigns supreme, with seven in ten UK adults finding retro style audio technology to be most appealing to them. More of us are feeling nostalgic…

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British Land signs contract with Clear Channel UK for over 100 digital advertising panels across its retail portfolio

London, 2016-Oct-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — British Land has signed a significant digital advertising contract with Clear Channel UK to install over 100 digital advertising panels across its regional and local multi-let retail portfolio. The initiative supports the company’s vision to create Places People Prefer by enlivening the consumer experience in response to changing modern…

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Kesko partners with Tieto to accelerate development of K-Group’s new digital services

HELSINKI, 2016-Oct-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kesko has signed an extensive cooperation agreement with Tieto to significantly enhance its functions related to the maintenance and development of ICT services. The renewal is aimed to accelerate the development of the K-Group’s new digital services and the improvement of user experience. ”Tieto was chosen from among 20 leading…

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Best Buy hosts demos of Oculus Touch controllers with its Rift virtual reality headset

Best Buy hosts demos of Oculus Touch controllers with its Rift virtual reality headset   Minneapolis, MN, 2016-Oct-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — You’ve looked into the future. Now you can Touch it. Starting this week, Best Buy is one of the first retailers where you can try out the new Oculus Touch controllers with its Rift virtual reality headset. Oculus…

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Colruyt makes shopping efficient and quick with ‘MyColruyt’ smartphone app

Halle, Belgium, 2016-Oct-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Colruyt makes things easy for its customers with the new, simple and functional 'MyColruyt' smartphone app. It enables you to shop even more efficiently and quickly. The distributor thus continues his digital efforts. The application is available for Android and iOS. A digital shopping list Helping customers prepare for shopping…

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Intershop to host an omni-channel commerce roundtable discussion at the eDelivery Conference, 11 October 2016, London

London, UK, 2016-Oct-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Intershop will sponsor an omni-channel commerce roundtable discussion at the eDelivery Conference, held on 11 October 2016 at the Novotel West, London. Chaired by Intershop’s order management expert and enterprise architect Nils Breitmann, the interactive roundtable will ask why order management is the key to a seamless…

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