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January 15, 2020
 
 
 
 
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Settling Into Sofas On Subscription

 

Millennials have demonstrated that when it comes to certain things — digital media, designer clothing, transportation — ownership is less of a priority than access. But will they feel the same about couches and other home furnishings? Feather is betting the answer is yes, particularly for younger consumers who move every few years. Because, as the bet goes — everyone needs a sofa, but that doesn’t mean everyone needs to own one.

 
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New Tech Combines To Make Grocery Shopping More Innovative
 

Recent developments at the NRF retail show and from Walmart reveal the future of grocery shopping. That future includes AI, robotics and friction-free checkout, all of which could come to more grocery stores in the foreseeable future. What’s driving all this innovation?  Read More...

 
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Catering To Millennial And Gen Z Travelers With Digital Innovation
 

Travel services have to meet the payment needs of four generations of guests in today’s hospitality market. Millennials, for instance, comprise 20 percent of global travelers, and are particularly fond of mobile apps that make booking and payment seamless. Here are just some of the ways travel innovators are catering to millennials as well as Gen Zers.  Read More...

 
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Tackling Subscription Churn And Fraud With Tech

 

The subscription business model is booming around the globe, but the industry is also contending with the twin challenges of fraud and subscriber churn. What are some of the various technologies that are enabling companies to achieve the important balance between safety and convenience?  Read More...

 
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