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Developing Ethical Chocolate Via Blockchain-Based Cocoa Bean Tracking

 

Given the realities of the chocolate supply chain, separating “clean beans” from those sourced using unethical labor practices can be an incredibly difficult task. Hoping to make things easier, Dutch chocolatier Tony’s Chocolonely has been selling child labor-free chocolate for over a decade. But now the company is going further and developing a blockchain-based bean tracking system so that others in the industry can do the same.

 
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Look Here: Retailers Get Visual With Commerce Innovations
 

Retailers are using 3D and other tech to better connect with consumers who are digital- and mobile-minded. The innovative efforts include maps, augmented reality and other methods, and touch upon home furnishings and other areas of commerce. And you can count on more as 5G mobile network tech undergoes deployment.  Read More...

 
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Building A Destination For Campground Reviews (And Reservations)
 

Campers may want to learn as much as possible about a campsite before heading outdoors — and, as it happens, digital platforms are providing them with reviews and reservations. The Dyrt Co-founder Sarah Smith tells PYMNTS what inspired her to help start the platform — and how it gamifies reviews to build its trove of user-generated content.   Read More...

 
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Driving Innovation With Digital Platforms

 

Digital platforms are driving innovation in spaces ranging from health and wellness to brick-and-mortar retail. How are these technologies changing the way consumers sign up for fitness classes or shop at the mall for products rated by eCommerce shoppers?  Read More...

 
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