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AWS to Invest an Additional $7.8B to Expand Ohio Facilities

Retail TouchPoints

In January 2023, the company announced plans to invest $35 billion by 2040 to expand its data centers in Virginia , and in May it shared plans to invest $12.7 This positions Ohio as a critical location for the most discussed technology in the world, artificial intelligence,” said Ohio Lt.

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Outgoing Myer CEO John King on why Black Friday might overtake Christmas

Inside Retail

Myer director Ari Mervis will succeed Stephenson as chairperson, while Chadwick, who plans to retire early next year, will be replaced by deputy CFO, Matt Jackson. We are well placed for the Christmas and Black Friday peak, which we believe will be even bigger that Christmas [and] have strong plans in place to capitalise on customer demand.”

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Mastercard is getting rid of credit card numbers. Cards themselves may be next

Inside Retail

Mastercard has announced plans to remove the 16-digit number from their credit and debit cards by 2030 in a move designed to stamp out identity theft and fraudulent use of cards. While strengthening the security attached to credit cards, removing numbers shifts the vulnerability to mobile phones and telecommunication providers.

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How Airbnb, Taco Bell, other businesses are aiding California wildfire victims

Inside Retail

This figure includes the loss of local retail businesses, such as apparel retailer Elyse Walker’s flagship location in the Pacific Palisades, which have burned down entirely, and the disruption of national businesses like Nuuly, which have paused operations in Los Angeles for the foreseeable future.

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Utilizing the External Data Boom for Digital Shelf Optimization

Retail TouchPoints

Forecasting out-of-stocks based on seasonal changes and your competitor’s historic behavior will enable you to plan stock in advance and act at the right moment. Location-based analytics: Many ecommerce websites have geo-restricted content.

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Inside Optus’ plan to change the way customers view telco stores

Inside Retail

About 18 months ago, Australian telecommunications provider Optus set itself an ambitious goal: to become Australia’s most loved everyday brand and create lasting customer relationships. Optus is now in the process of determining which aspects of the Alive concept to implement in each store across its network of over 300 locations.

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Boss Revolution: International calling and mobile top-ups from Australia

Inside Retail

Whether you want to keep in touch with family and friends or are trying to cultivate new relationships, having a solid phone plan makes all the difference. With prepaid plans, you can pay as you go. Meanwhile, with postpaid plans, you usually get more robust calling, messaging, and data features.