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Snap Buys UK Tech Startup Ariel AI, Signaling Push Into AR

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Ariel AI had been concentrating on a type of AI called computer vision, which is used to develop augmented reality (AR) functionalities, CNBC reported. million in investments before the Snap deal, CNBC reported, citing Crunchbase. The news comes as virtual reality (VR) and AR are beginning to make larger gains in the retail world.

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OrderGroove Funds Frictionless Commerce With $20M Series C

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A bit more than $783 million in investment activity marked last week’s fund flow. The biggest transaction in that space, and, indeed, across all investment activity, came from Ant Financial’s $200 million investment in Kakao Pay was the largest deal. The majority, at 72 percent, came from FinTech.

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Levi’s Talks Up Its Big Digital Game — Including In China

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wholesale by continuing to reduce our concentration in that channel.”. The success of that and other digital and mobile programs by Levi’s — or lack thereof — promise to provide lessons and even case studies for many retailers, both here and in China. “Growing our U.S.

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The Slow-and-Steady Approach To The Skincare Race

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All in, the company sells over 35 SKUs of skincare and bath and body products that are “formulated with pure, active, highly concentrated vitamins, minerals and botanicals.”. Herbivore identifies as a prestige skincare brand that sells a lot more than just soap. And as Herbivore is growing up, it is changing.

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Should Facebook Buy eBay?

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And, in 2011, eBay acquired eCommerce tech platforms GSI Commerce and Magento to create more synergies with the online retailers that were its customers. Speaking of online retailers, eBay went all out to court them. Facebook Stores was launched in 2009 as a way for online retailers to sell to the fans who “liked” them.

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Amazon’s Retail Swiss Army Knife

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At the ripe old age of 120, the Swiss Army knife holds a unique place in retail. Now, the idea of an Amazon Echo with a touchscreen is not exactly new — it was reported in November 2016 that mega e-retailer Amazon was working on such a device — whose code name is said to be the Amazon Knight. Many of whom are also named Karl.

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Why Innovation Is Nothing Without Distribution

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And it’s why, when I read last week that General Mills was rumored to have an interest in investing in and/or acquiring Boxed , I wondered whether the motivation might be distribution and controlling more of it. And who will influence how innovation happens. Capturing the Center of the Store.

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