In retail, fragrance cues are nothing to be sniffed at. Indeed, the scent of vanilla, baking bread, even fresh linen, can affect customer behavior, according to a study published in the International Journal of Indian Culture ...
Economics & Business
Mar 19, 2024
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Eclipse-themed beer. Jewelry and ornaments. And doughnuts that capture the sun's disappearing act with the help of buttercream frosting.
Space Exploration
Mar 15, 2024
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Some people look forward to the holidays all year—the decorations, the food, the get-togethers. Others find that stressful, and still others may not feel up to the festivities at all. Maybe you've felt all those emotions ...
Social Sciences
Dec 13, 2023
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As the coronavirus began to spread globally, face masks were recommended in public settings to protect against transmission, and compliance varied significantly. In a new study of people shopping in a large Chinese store ...
Social Sciences
May 3, 2023
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Who's minding the store? In the not-too-distant future it could be cameras and sensors that can tell almost instantly when bruised bananas need to be swapped for fresh ones and more cash registers need to open before lines ...
Business
Apr 25, 2019
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Robots roaming the aisles. Windows that allow you to tap and shop while the store is closed.
Business
Dec 27, 2018
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Many companies have invested significantly in online marketing and e-commerce, but while the easy-to-use apps on smart phones and tablets may be tempting, they're not enough to motivate shoppers to make high-ticket purchases, ...
Economics & Business
Sep 7, 2016
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Retail experts at Fujitsu Americas today offered projections for the future of retail and the implications for enterprise technology.
Business
Dec 17, 2015
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A few years after they made barcode readers available to their clients, shops and supermarkets across Europe are now getting ready for digital wallet services. But what they may not know is that, somewhere in Porto, a startup ...
Software
Sep 22, 2015
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Mexican startup Brain Fusion, which specializes in the Internet of Things (IoT),has designed a device for smartphones and tablets that monitors in real time the amount of gas from a stationary tank, communiating via Bluetooth ...
Energy & Green Tech
Jul 2, 2015
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