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The power players of retail transformation: IoT, 5G, and AI/ML on Microsoft Cloud

CIO Business Intelligence

Thanks to cloud, Internet of Things (IoT), and 5G technologies, every link in the retail supply chain is becoming more tightly integrated. Shanthakumar, Solution Architect – IoT, Retail Business Unit, TCS.

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Walmart’s U.S. ecommerce sales top $10B as retail giant prepares to challenge Amazon Prime

GeekWire

The retail giant is increasingly going head-to-head with Amazon across digital and physical retail sales channels. Walmart’s ecommerce business in the United States grew 97% in the company’s second fiscal quarter, ended July 31, the retail giant reported Tuesday morning. retail sales kicked up in 2Q.

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Senkyu: MTN Uganda’s new way to say ‘thank you’ loyalty program

TM Forum

Rebuilt and expanded customer loyalty program, called Senkyu, to acknowledge customers and drive innovative ways to redeem points, including integration with digital payments, which improves financial inclusivity in Uganda. MTN Senkyu is a unique loyalty program in Uganda and goes beyond typical telco reward schemes. external_url.

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Amazon’s online store sales dip below 40% of net sales for first time, and other earnings notes

GeekWire

The chart below is what Amazon’s net sales look like in raw numbers over the past several years, broken down into the major business segments reported by the Seattle-based company. Here are the same results, expressed as a percentage of net sales. Amazon is undergoing a steady transformation under CEO Andy Jassy. billion.]

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Walmart unveils Walmart+, its Amazon Prime competitor that costs $98/year and will launch Sept. 15

GeekWire

Walmart on Tuesday officially unveiled Walmart+, its new $98/year membership program that competes with Amazon’s $119/year Prime membership. grew 97% in the company’s second fiscal quarter, ended July 31, the retail giant reported last month. ecommerce sales, exceeding 11% of the retail giant’s overall U.S. (Bigstock Photo).

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Tech Moves: Former Fabric CEO joins HP as president and SVP of new division

GeekWire

Masud was also COO at Wing, the Alphabet-owned drone company where he launched the global drone delivery program for major retailers in food and pharmacy. The tech giant reported second quarter net revenue of $12.9 Fabric last year announced a $140 million Series C funding round, led by SoftBank, at a valuation of about $1.5

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GameStop will have PlayStation 5 bundles in stock tomorrow at 11AM ET

The Verge

If you’re one of the many still on the hunt for a PlayStation 5, you’re about to have another shot at GameStop, as the retailer will have the coveted next-gen console online starting tomorrow, January 21st, at 11AM ET / 8AM PT. a month, however, and nets you an annual membership to the program.

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