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How TaskRabbit, With IKEA, Is Reshaping The Gig Economy
How TaskRabbit, With IKEA, Is Reshaping The Gig Economy
October 18, 2019  |  Gig Economy

One of the basics of platform design and ignition is getting “anchor tenants” on board who — given their size, scale and profile — tend...

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As NBA Drama Plays Out In China, Retailers Push Forward
As NBA Drama Plays Out In China, Retailers Push Forward
October 10, 2019  |  Retail

The last few days has brought new retail news from China, as the NBA tries to keep hold of its commerce presence in that country...

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How New Tech Is Changing Furniture Shopping
How New Tech Is Changing Furniture Shopping
October 04, 2019  |  Retail

Look to furniture and home furnishings to drive more retail innovation. That includes robots. The era of robotic furniture is upon us – or it...

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Smart Home Wars Heat Up — Will Apple Catch Up?
Smart Home Wars Heat Up — Will Apple Catch Up?
October 03, 2019  |  Innovation

The long-term battle for payments and commerce supremacy is hitting close to home — literally. And that battle is increasingly involving the heaviest of heavyweights in...

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IKEA To Take On Amazon With Expanded Smart Home Offerings
IKEA To Take On Amazon With Expanded Smart Home Offerings
October 02, 2019  |  Retail

IKEA is making big moves into the smart home ecosphere with its biggest investment in decades. The company wants to become a player in the...

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Retail Pulse: Walmart Provides Health Career Path; Inspire Brands To Buy Jimmy John’s
Retail Pulse: Walmart Provides Health Career Path; Inspire Brands To Buy Jimmy John’s
September 27, 2019  |  Retail

Brick-and-mortar retailers are expanding their efforts to provide customers with health and wellness services while taking steps to train their employees for healthcare roles. Walmart, in...

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IKEA To Accelerate China Expansion
IKEA To Accelerate China Expansion
September 23, 2019  |  Retail

Following a slowdown in sales growth in the country, IKEA is making its largest annual investment in China. The furniture retailer is putting over $1.4 billion into...

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Ikea To Launch Dedicated Unit For Smart Home Solutions
Ikea To Launch Dedicated Unit For Smart Home Solutions
August 18, 2019  |  Internet of Things

Ikea is going deeper into the Internet of Things (IoT), furthering its investment in smart home technology and products, TechCrunch reported on Saturday (Aug. 17)....

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IKEA Partners With Ori On Robotic Furniture
IKEA Partners With Ori On Robotic Furniture
June 05, 2019  |  Retail

The era of robotic furniture is upon us, or it will be in 2020, if IKEA’s partnership with Ori to bring robotic furniture to the...

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