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Amazon unveils its own smart grocery cart, in new effort to automate physical retail checkout

GeekWire

. “We built this predominantly as an alternative to things like express checkout, where you still end up waiting in line, or fumbling with self-checkout machines,” said Dilip Kumar, Amazon’s vice president of physical retail and technology, in an interview this week. GeekWire File Photo).

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Reddit is going public. Will its unruly user base revolt?

Vox

Reddit, the launchpad for many meme stocks , could now become one: The social media giant makes its debut on Wall Street this week in one of the most highly anticipated initial public offerings of the year. It’s the first time that a major social media company has gone public since Snap (i.e., Snapchat ) in 2017.

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Navigating eBook Distribution: A Comprehensive Guide

Kitaboo

Choosing the right path may be difficult with multiple retailers, aggregators, and ever-shifting strategies. Choose the right Distribution Channels Direct Sales Retailers Subscription Services Digital Libraries Aggregator Services III. Retailers Retail giants like Amazon, Apple Books, and KITABOO help you reach vast audiences.

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Don’t gamble with your identity verification practices

CIO Business Intelligence

But casino gaming companies MGM Resorts International and Caesars Entertainment were caught short in this area in recent weeks by hackers using identity-based and social engineering attacks that spoofed identity to gain access to secure systems. It sounds simple, but it could be a hedge against similar social engineering and phishing hacks.

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Amazon’s bizarre bazaar: Strange final chapter for tech giant’s first bricks-and-mortar bookstore

GeekWire

The company’s first full-fledged retail store is one of 68 that will soon close. The company said last week that it will shutter its Amazon 4-star , Amazon Books, and Amazon Pop Up retail outlets, focusing instead on its grocery, convenience and fashion stores. GeekWire Photo / Todd Bishop). GeekWire Photo / Todd Bishop).

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Meet 6 women of color-led startups that pitched their businesses in Seattle

GeekWire

The startup sells to retailers, more than 30 spas, and is in the process of building its direct-to-consumer platform. The company aims to scale through a digital course and by licensing its intellectual property, Pham said. (LinkedIn Photo) Anisha Vinjamuri is the founder and CEO of Umm Skincare , a Bellevue, Wash.-based Reetu Gupta.

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eBook Distribution Platforms in 2024: Maximizing Your Reach

Kitaboo

eBooks displayed on the Smashwords store earn up to 80% in royalties, while those that go for a retailer option earn 60%. The platform’s retail partners include Barnes & Noble, the Apple eBooks Store, and Kobo. The platform offers two distribution models. The platform displays both free and paid eBooks across multiple genres.

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