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by Thom Forbes
Partnership between largest U.S. largest supermarket retailer and biggest drug chain "aims to promote a convenient, one-stop shopping experience." Read the whole story

MOBILE
by P.J. Bednarski
The announcement comes one day after Verizon said it would market a 5G phone in the first half of 2019, also with Samsung. Read the whole story

MOBILE
by P.J. Bednarski
"Apple's iconic hardware unit growth is broadly over for now," writes analyst who downgraded its stock to "hold" from "buy." Read the whole story

RESTAURANTS
by Karlene Lukovitz
The QSR's latest stunt employs its newly upgraded app, geofencing and a 1-cent Whopper offer to hijack folks near McDonald's locations. Read the whole story

FASHION
by Sarah Mahoney
Columbia Sportswear, which made the rugged outerwear used in "Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back," is resurrecting its famous parka. Read the whole story

RESEARCH
by Tanya Gazdik
Unilever, Ikea and Kind are seeing tangible value from showing a sense of purpose beyond what they sell, according to Accenture Strategy. Read the whole story
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by Ray Schultz
Many are using manual processes, with a minority deploying commercial software, TrustArc and IAPP find. Read the whole story
by Chuck Martin
"More connected devices open more opportunities for streaming and OTT services in the home," stated Elizabeth Parks, senior vice president of Parks Associates. Read the whole story

COMMENTARY
by Chuck Martin, Staff Writer
Many businesses are measuring ways to make AI pay off, according to a new study by PwC. Read the whole story