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Google’s Nest adds Revolv to Smart Home Team

The future is before us, as consumers have control of their home with the touch of a button. According to the New York Time, Google’s Nest recently purchased the home automation company Revolv, adding to its smart home team. The …

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Lowe’s Uses Robots to Assist Customers

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The future has arrived. Robots are helping customers shop, and we’re not talking about smartphones. In late November, Lowe’s will introduce its robotic shopping assistant to a California Orchard Supply Hardware store. The 5-foot tall OSHbot is bilingual, can display …

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Lowe’s Opens Smaller-Store Format in Manhattan

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According to an article by Market Watch, two Lowe’s stores are set to open in the second half of 2015 in Manhattan. While these locations will be about 30,000 square feet, they will “offer products and services that are locally …

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American Consumers Still Have Wallets on Lockdown

As the economy takes small steps towards recovery, many Americans are still monitoring their spending. According to a national poll for Bankrate’s monthly Financial Index, two-thirds of Americans “say they have a reason to limit how much they spend each …

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Millennials Crave Learning Experiences

Opportunities for learning are highly valued by the millennial population. A survey conducted by LoyaltyOne found that millennials value one-on-one consultation. In fact, 84 percent of millennials say that “being able to redeem rewards/loyalty program points for a session or …

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