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February 13, 2020
 
 
 
 
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Taking Friction Out Of The Kitchen With Subscription Kits

 

Store-bought cookie dough is no substitute for the therapeutic experience of making baked goods from scratch — which is why Dominick DeFalco, Co-founder and CEO of Whisk Takers, wants to take a Blue Apron approach to guide consumers through the whole baking process. DeFalco tells PYMNTS what arrives inside each of the offering’s deliveries — and how the platform’s a la carte options complement its subscription plan offerings.

 
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Why Innovation Could Be The Call Of The Mall
 

Developers are focused on the future of their properties, not on their individual tenants. With foot traffic down and anchor tenants struggling, the future of the mall will be different, but not morbid. With numbers that continue to outperform eCommerce, the mall is still a compelling retail destination.  Read More...

 
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T-Mobile And Sprint Merger Puts Spotlight On 5G For Retail
 

With their upcoming mega-merger, T-Mobile and Sprint will seek to fast-track 5G by offering it to all consumers in its network. Retailers are hopping on board, too, leveraging 5G to offer such perks as advanced personalization, AI and AR. Here’s how the tech is enabling retailers to enhance the customer experience.  Read More...

 
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Powering Innovation With Wedding, Transportation Tech

 

Digital tools are changing the way consumers plan special occasions and move around their communities. Take this look at how connected brides are using a new series of programs to plan their weddings, andhow transportation services are improving the tech that fuels their platforms.  Read More...

 
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