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Carrefour teams up with three new app partner start-ups to do away with queueing at the checkouts

Boulogne-Billancourt, FRANCE, 2016-Oct-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Carrefour is revolutionising the checkout experience. This innovative service developed in partnership with a selection of partner start-up companies is designed to do away with queueing at the checkouts with the help of 3 smartphone apps. The aim is to improve the customer experience and get people moving…
October 8, 20160Comments

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NRF announces first two keynote speakers for Retail’s Digital Summit 2017 hosted by Shop.org

WASHINGTON, 2016-Oct-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — On the heels of this year’s Retail’s Digital Summit hosted by Shop.org, the National Retail Federation today (October 6, 2016) announced the first two keynote speakers for next year’s event, taking place in Los Angeles, September 25-27, 2017. Mariam Naficy, founder and CEO of Minted, is a pioneer of consumer Internet…
October 7, 20160Comments

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Apple to train app developers at its first iOS Developer Academy in Napes, Italy

Cupertino, California, 2016-Oct-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Apple opened the first iOS Developer Academy Thursday to train app developers on the world’s most exciting and innovative software ecosystem. An initial class of 100 students are beginning their one-year training at a new center at the University of Frederico II in Naples. Announced by Apple in January, the…
October 7, 20160Comments

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GPSMAP 276Cx: Garmin announces an upgraded reinvention of the classic 276C

OLATHE, Kan, 2016-Oct-07 — /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 ready for land and sea. The 276Cx provides…
October 7, 20160Comments

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GameStop stores nationwide to open at 12:01 a.m. EDT on October 13 for the launch of PlayStation®VR

GRAPEVINE, TX, 2016-Oct-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — GameStop, a family of specialty retail brands that makes the most popular technologies affordable and simple, announced today (10/06/16) that more than 1,600 of its stores across the country will be open for the 12:01 a.m. EDT October 13 launch of PlayStation®VR -- a new virtual reality system…
October 7, 20160Comments

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Boston Retail Partners: 56% of retailers say consistent brand experience across channels is their top digital priority

Boston, MA, 2016-Oct-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — According to a new report from Boston Retail Partners (BRP), 56% of retailers indicate their top digital priority is to create a consistent brand experience across channels. According to the BRP 2016 Digital Commerce Survey, retailers understand that consumers expect a personalized, seamless experience wherever, whenever and however…
October 7, 20160Comments

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Diebold Nixdorf announces management appointments

NORTH CANTON, Ohio and PADERBORN, Germany, 2016-Oct-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Diebold Nixdorf today (Oct. 6, 2016) named two seasoned technology professionals to lead the company's forward-looking efforts in researching and developing innovative software and solutions for the next generation. Ashvin Mathew has joined Diebold Nixdorf as vice president and chief technology officer, Software. He…
October 7, 20160Comments

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eBay to acquire visual search technologies pioneer Corrigon Ltd

eBay to acquire visual search technologies pioneer Corrigon Ltd   San Jose, California, 2016-Oct-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — eBay has signed an agreement to acquire Corrigon Ltd., a pioneer of visual search technologies. Corrigon helps identify objects within an image, matching both visual and textual elements to ensure that the image is recognized, correctly classified and best-matched…
October 7, 20160Comments

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Staples expands TekDry® water damage recovery service to 600 stores nationwide

FRAMINGHAM, Mass., 2016-Oct-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Staples, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPLS) today (Oct. 5, 2016) announced the expansion of its mobile phone repair services with the TekDry®water damage recovery service added to 600 stores nationwide by mid-November. Staples offers customers the total solution for mobile phone repair to solve their top two issues: water damage and…
October 7, 20160Comments

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Carphone Warehouse launches the cheapest ever 4G pay monthly mobile tariff for just 20p a day

LONDON, 2016-Oct-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Carphone Warehouse has launched the cheapest ever 4G pay monthly mobile tariff coming in at just 20p a day* - that’s 5p cheaper than some of the nation’s favourite chocolate bars including a Freddo and a Fudge Bar. The new tariff comes with 250MB data, 150 minutes and 5,000 texts…
October 7, 20160Comments

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Radar Pace™: Luxottica Group and Intel launch smart eyewear featuring real-time voice activated coaching system

Milan , 2016-Oct-06 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Today ( October 3, 2016), Luxottica Group and Intel announced the launch of Radar PaceTM, a smart eyewear featuring a real-time voice activated coaching system. Seeking to redefine the way athletes train, Radar Pace is the result of years of research and development between Luxottica’s Oakley brand…
October 6, 20160Comments

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Diebold Nixdorf selected to transform the financial self-service landscape for Canadian Credit Union Association members

TORONTO, 2016-Oct-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Canadian Credit Union Association (CCUA), which represents more than 300 credit unions and caisses populaires outside of Quebec, is partnering with Diebold Nixdorf to transform the financial self-service landscape for its members. More than 1,200 Diebold Nixdorf automated teller machines (ATMs) with supporting software and maintenance services…
October 6, 20160Comments

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NCR’s CxBanking software to help financial institutions in the Philippines offer seamless banking experience

MANILA, Philippines, 2016-Oct-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR), a global leader in omni-channel solutions, today (October 4, 2016) unveiled a new suite of integrated CxBanking solutions to help financial institutions in the Philippines  improve speed of service, reduce downtime and enhance customer experience. “Banks are under enormous pressure to innovate as customers demand…
October 6, 20160Comments

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New Pixel, Phone by Google now available to pre-order at Carphone Warehouse

London, 2016-Oct-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — The new Pixel, Phone by Google is now available to pre-order at Carphone Warehouse in stores nationwide and online. As exclusive retail partner, Carphone Warehouse is the only place to offer Pixel across iD Mobile and all major networks2, and on the widest range of tariffs. Pay monthly…
October 6, 20160Comments

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t0 chosen to exhibit in the 2016 Innovators Pavilion at FIA Futures and Options Expo in Chicago on Oct. 18-20

SALT LAKE CIT, 2016-Oct-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — t0 announced that it is one of 18 companies chosen to exhibit in the 2016 Innovators Pavilion at the Futures Industry Association’s (FIA) Futures and Options Expo in Chicago on Oct. 18-20. Innovators Pavilion showcases startup companies providing forward-thinking solutions for the futures, options and cleared swaps…
October 6, 20160Comments

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Innovation to lead the way at the 22nd edition of MAPIC, 16 – 18 November, Cannes

Paris, 2016-Oct-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — Innovation will lead the way at MAPIC this year, with a host of new exhibitors, pitching formats and conferences shining a spotlight on how retailers and developers can respond to today’s connected consumers. Organized by Reed MIDEM, the 22nd edition of MAPIC – the International Retail Property Market –…
October 5, 20160Comments

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BRC welcomes UK’s new National Cyber Security Centre

LONDON, 2016-Oct-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — The UK's new National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) officially launches today (October 3, 2016) as a public-facing part of GCHQ, through which the government will deliver authoritative advice on tackling industry wide cyber-security issues. The British Retail Consortium (BRC) fully supports the creation of the National Cyber Security Centre…
October 4, 20160Comments

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A.S. Watson Group’s (ASW) philanthropy programme Project LOL recognized by the PR industry in Hong Kong

A.S. Watson Group’s (ASW) philanthropy programme Project LOL recognised by the PR industry in Hong Kong   HONG KONG, 2016-Oct-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — A.S. Watson Group’s (ASW) philanthropy programme Project LOL has been recognized in an important occasion of the PR industry in Hong Kong. Organised by the Marketing Magazine, the PR Awards 2016 showcased…
October 4, 20160Comments

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Amazon Web Services announces availability of P2 instances for Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud

SEATTLE, 2016-Oct-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com company (NASDAQ:AMZN), today (Sep. 30, 2016) announced the availability of P2 instances, a new GPU instance type for Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2) designed for compute-intensive applications that require massive parallel floating point performance, including artificial intelligence, computational fluid dynamics, computational…
October 3, 20160Comments

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Alexa Prize: Amazon announces university competition dedicated to accelerating conversational artificial intelligence

SEATTLE, 2016-Oct-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (-Sep. 29, 2016), Amazon announced the Alexa Prize, an annual university competition dedicated to accelerating the field of conversational artificial intelligence (AI). The goal of the inaugural competition is to build a “socialbot” on Alexa that will converse with people about popular topics and news events. The team…
October 3, 20160Comments

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Argos to hire over 10,000 seasonal workers for the busy holiday season

Argos to hire over 10,000 seasonal workers for the busy holiday season Milton Keynes, UK, 2016-Oct-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — Leading digital high street retailer Argos is on the look-out for over 10,000 seasonal workers to help light up Christmas for the millions of customers who will shop with them this festive period. Customer advisors…
October 3, 20160Comments

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X5 Retail Group announces cooperation agreement between Pyaterochka and VimpelCom

Moscow, 2016-Oct-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — X5 Retail Group N.V. ("X5" or "the Company"), a leading Russian food retailer (LSE ticker: “FIVE”), announces the signing of a cooperation agreement between Pyaterochka and VimpelCom. The first stage entails the opening of 950 Beeline branded outlets and points of sale in Pyaterochka stores this year. The project will…
October 3, 20160Comments

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Rakuten Kobo launches its popular eBookstore in Taiwan

Taipei, Taiwan, 2016-Sep-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Rakuten Kobo, one of the world’s most innovative eReading services, today (September 29, 2016) announced the launch of its popular eBookstore in Taiwan. In addition to the localized service launch, Rakuten Kobo also announced its partnership with a number of Taiwan’s leading publishers to offer original and translated traditional Chinese…
September 30, 20160Comments

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Newegg celebrates Gametober™ with great deals and exciting sweepstakes this October

Los Angeles, CA, 2016-Sep-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Newegg, the top tech-focused e-retailer in North America, is celebrating this year’s Gametober™ with great deals on the latest gaming gear, and a pair of sweepstakes with prizes tailor-made for video game enthusiasts. Each October gamers await the release of new titles and video game accessories as…
September 30, 20160Comments

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Hangzhao Liaison Interactive Information Technology Co., Ltd. invests in Newegg

Los Angeles, CA, 2016-Sep-30 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Newegg – the leading tech-focused e-retailer in North America – today (2016/09/28) announced that it has entered into an agreement to receive a significant investment from Hangzhao Liaison Interactive Information Technology Co., Ltd. (Liaison Interactive). While specific terms of the investment have not yet been made public,…
September 30, 20160Comments

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NRF/Forrester survey: social media and mobile marketing gaining traction and budgets for retailers to connect and engage with consumers

WASHINGTON, 2016-Sep-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Paid search and email marketing lead retailers’ lists of effective customer acquisition channels, however, social media and mobile marketing are gaining traction and budgets. That’s according to the annual State of Retailing Online 2016: Marketing and Merchandising report, conducted by National Retail Federation and Forrester that surveys retail eBusiness…
September 30, 20160Comments

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Van Heusen launches men’s dress shirt designed with adaptive technology that eliminates traditional buttons

Van Heusen launches men’s dress shirt designed with adaptive technology that eliminates traditional buttons   NEW YORK, 2016-Sep-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — PVH Corp. [NYSE:PVH], the owner of the Van Heusen brand, today (Sep. 27, 2016) announced the launch of the Van Heusen men’s dress shirt designed with MagnaClickTMadaptive technology from MagnaReady LLC that eliminates traditional buttons. Shirts…
September 28, 20160Comments

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Best Buy’s Mountain View store adds dedicated space to showcase latest technology from entrepreneurs and startups

Minneapolis, MN, 2016-Sep-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — Silicon Valley is the heart of tech innovation, so it’s only fitting Best Buy would go there to open a new, one-of-a-kind store experience that showcases the latest technology from some of the world’s most inventive entrepreneurs and startups in consumer electronics. We’ve added dedicated space inside our new…
September 27, 20160Comments

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Best Buy launches new program that highlights the newest tech from startup companies, Best Buy Ignite

Minneapolis, MN, 2016-Sep-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — You come to Best Buy to see and try the latest and greatest technology, from 4K TVs to virtual reality. But we know there are also a lot of really cool, innovative products out there that aren’t yet on our shelves. That’s why we’re launching Best Buy Ignite, a…
September 27, 20160Comments

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NCR launches its cloud-based Developer Portal to enable financial institutions customize their own digital banking applications

DULUTH, Ga., 2016-Sep-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR), a global leader in omni-channel solutions, today (September 26, 2016) announced the launch of its cloud-based Developer Portal, enabling financial institutions to build their own innovative digital banking applications to better meet the unique financial management needs of their customers. The portal provides self-service access to…
September 27, 20160Comments

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