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May 31, 2018

 
 
 
 
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Why Panera Wants To Be The Master Of Its Own Delivery Destiny
 

Panera came within inches of killing its delivery program four years ago when the initial pilot turned out to be a lot harder than anticipated. But they stuck it out, and CEO Blaine Hurst says it’s a good thing they did, since offering delivery is rapidly becoming table stakes for restaurants. While others are joining the fold, Panera is unique in running its deliveries in-house. Hurst says it’s not just about the increased revenue for Panera: It’s all about the rich data streams delivery offers.

 
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Cutting Down Returns With Predictions And Gift Cards
 

How can retailers cut down on returns while maintaining customer loyalty and revenues? SupplyAI’s Karthik Sridhar thinks the answer is to offer customers gift cards or a personalized merchandise suggestion. Sridhar explains how personalization platforms can be a win-win for retailers and consumers.  Read More...

 
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Global IoT Market Expected To Grow To $6.5 Trillion By 2024
 

Consumers may have smart fridges and Alexa, but Internet of Things (IoT) technology also has retail and business applications. Fueled by demand for automated technologies and smart sensors, the global IoT market is poised for strong growth. Here’s how segments such as the smart home speaker market and fleet management market are expected to grow.  Read More...

 
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Caring Is Sharing (Data)
 

Though the digital ecosystem can often seem like a race to control and own all the data, the future seems to be in finding secure ways to share. Some of that is pushed by regulation — like open payments in the EU — and some of it is pushed by practicality and the realization that it is sometimes better to collaborate than compete. Read More...

 
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