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“A big opportunity”: Amazon betting big on palm-only payment tech

Inside Retail

A nuanced perspective In terms of the Amazon and Panera partnership, Ladd feels this collaboration is a natural fit for Amazon. Amazon is one of the leading technology innovators in the world and the company understands the importance of removing friction and increasing customer experience. That’s false.

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How technology can drive meaningful engagement between store staff and shoppers

Inside Retail

Consumers shopping in physical stores are seeking a more personalised and relevant engagement with retailers today, based on their needs and desires – they want more than conversations with sales associates merely trying to sell them something. Customers appreciate it: they want a more friendly engagement.