The Data-Driven Guest Experience
The Data-Driven Guest Experience
December 08, 2017  |  data enablers

When it comes to delivering a personalized, pleasant experience, the goals of consumers and hospitality operators are completely aligned. Consumers want a great experience – and when they have one, they are inclined...

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Today In Data: Digital Ordering For QSRs, Retail Closures And High Cyber Fraud
Today In Data: Digital Ordering For QSRs, Retail Closures And High Cyber Fraud
December 07, 2017  |  Today In Data

Today in PYMNTS’ data, fast food chains are reporting consumer satisfaction following implementation of mobile order-ahead offerings, retail stores are closing at a near-record pace,...

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Amid The Good (Stock Market) Cheer, Clouds Gather?
Amid The Good (Stock Market) Cheer, Clouds Gather?
December 07, 2017  |  Investments

Nine years is a long time for anything to run — a TV show, your car, a bowling league — especially so the bull market that...

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Geotracking Gives Brick-And-Mortar A Leg Up On eCommerce
Geotracking Gives Brick-And-Mortar A Leg Up On eCommerce
December 07, 2017  |  Retail

With decreasing sales at brick-and-mortar stores, declining foot traffic and closing storefronts for retail chains, shopping mall owners are using new technology to help turn things...

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Creating A Community To Create Really Personalized Commerce
Creating A Community To Create Really Personalized Commerce
December 07, 2017  |  Retail

There is no shortage of services selling monthly beauty-in-a-box options for consumers. But, in a world with lots of options to have cosmetics, skin care...

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Frightful Five: The Apple Update That Pays
Frightful Five: The Apple Update That Pays
December 07, 2017  |  Retail

Amazon takes another swing at Etsy, Apple catches up in the proprietary Pay game and Facebook matriculates a new generation of social media users with...

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Steam Just Says No To Bitcoin
Steam Just Says No To Bitcoin
December 07, 2017  |  Retail

Bitcoin (as of the time this article was written) was valued at more than $16,000 per unit, so perhaps there is no value going out...

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Malibu Poke Is Banking On Facial Recognition Payments
Malibu Poke Is Banking On Facial Recognition Payments
December 07, 2017  |  ResTech

Step right up! There’s a new way to pay for dinner when ordering at automated kiosks. Consumers can simply place their order and smile for...

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Why Moms Are The Secret To Sam’s Club’s Success In China
Why Moms Are The Secret To Sam’s Club’s Success In China
December 07, 2017  |  Retail

While many foreign firms complain that China is a hard market in which to do business, Walmart-operated Sam’s Club has managed to make some major...

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