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PayPal and Venmo Unveil Six New Innovations to Revolutionize Commerce

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Thursday, January 25, 2024
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SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: PYPL) today announced six new innovations the company is piloting and bringing to market this year to revolutionize commerce through artificial intelligence (AI) driven personalization for both merchants and consumers. During the PayPal First Look keynote, Alex Chriss, President and CEO, introduced: a completely new PayPal checkout experience that radically speeds up check out for consumers and helps merchants convert transactions like never before; Fastlane by PayPal, a dramatically faster and smarter guest checkout experience; Smart Receipts, giving customers AI-personalized recommendations from merchants to keep them coming back; the PayPal advanced offers platform so merchants can provide relevant, personalized, real-time offers to consumers and drive more sales; a reinvented PayPal consumer app giving shoppers new ways to earn cash back and more reasons to use PayPal; and, Venmo's enhanced business profiles, so small businesses can find and engage new customers, and grow their businesses.

Key Points: 
  • "PayPal is on a mission to revolutionize commerce, globally, and today we are starting the next chapter," said Alex Chriss, President and CEO, PayPal.
  • Chriss continued, "PayPal is introducing six new innovations that will not only solve real customer pain points, but we believe will change the world of payments and commerce.
  • PayPal is also reinventing the PayPal app to give loyal customers even more reasons to shop and pay with PayPal every day.
  • PayPal CashPass users will also be able to stack with other PayPal rewards such as cash back from the PayPal Cashback Mastercard® .

Best Buy Canada and Bell Canada partner to deliver the next evolution of consumer electronics retail for Canadian consumers

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Thursday, January 18, 2024
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Best Buy Canada and Bell to operate 165 small-format consumer electronics retail stores across Canada, branded Best Buy Express

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  • Best Buy Canada and Bell to operate 165 small-format consumer electronics retail stores across Canada, branded Best Buy Express
    Best Buy Express stores to offer leading consumer electronics from Best Buy and wireline and wireless services from Bell, Virgin Plus and Lucky Mobile
    MONTRÉAL and VANCOUVER, BC, Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Best Buy Canada and Bell Canada (TSX: BCE) (NYSE: BCE) have entered into a strategic partnership to operate 165 consumer electronics retail stores in Canada.
  • The Source, a wholly owned subsidiary of Bell, will be rebranded as Best Buy Express and offer the latest in consumer electronics from Best Buy along with exclusive telecommunications services from Bell.
  • This innovative partnership will make the most of the respective strengths of Best Buy and Bell to deliver an exceptional shopping experience for Canadians.
  • Best Buy and Bell will invest in an updated store experience, as well as an expanded product assortment, customer experience and training.

Incipio® Announces Protective Case Lineup for New Samsung Galaxy S24 Series

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
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IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Incipio®, an award-winning designer and manufacturer of innovative solutions designed to enrich today's digital lifestyle, today announced its lineup of premium and protective cases for the Samsung Galaxy S24, S24+ and S24 Ultra. Incipio is pleased to offer consumers a variety of cases that balance sustainability, fashion and reliable device protection.

Key Points: 
  • IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Incipio®, an award-winning designer and manufacturer of innovative solutions designed to enrich today's digital lifestyle, today announced its lineup of premium and protective cases for the Samsung Galaxy S24, S24+ and S24 Ultra .
  • Our latest lineup for the Galaxy S24 series are slim, sleek and fashionable cases for everyday device protection."
  • All Incipio cases for the Galaxy S24 series are made with recycled materials and come in plastic-free, recycled packaging.
  • The new Incipio Galaxy S24 protective case collections are available now at Incipio.com , with select models available at Verizon, Best Buy Canada, and other leading retailers worldwide.

Segway Announces GoKart Pro 2, Available Exclusively at Best Buy

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
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Customers can pre-order the GoKart Pro 2 at Best Buy stores and on BestBuy.com .

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  • Customers can pre-order the GoKart Pro 2 at Best Buy stores and on BestBuy.com .
  • The GoKart Pro 2 is exclusively available for pre-order on BestBuy.com and via the Best Buy app.
  • The GoKart Pro 2 will be available in March 2024, across all Segway authorized partners.
  • Segway offered media and consumers exclusive sneak peeks and hands-on demos of the GoKart Pro 2 during CES 2024.

NetSuite Helps Retailers Unlock Data to Drive Growth

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
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AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 16, 2024  /PRNewswire/ -- Retail businesses are turning to Oracle NetSuite to unlock value from their data, increase efficiency, and remain competitive. With NetSuite Analytics Warehouse, NetSuite customers including Feetures, Hudson&Canal, Thread, and many others have gained the insights needed to improve customer experiences and grow their businesses.

Key Points: 
  • When paired with NetSuite Analytics Warehouse, NetSuite helps retailers centralize business data and gain AI-backed insights to improve operations and identify opportunities for growth.
  • "NetSuite helps centralize our data and provides automated insights to help fine-tune product strategies, improve cash flow forecasting, and optimize warehouse staffing."
  • With NetSuite Analytics Warehouse, Hudson&Canal can integrate data from NetSuite, ecommerce retailers, logistics providers, and its product management systems to identify growth opportunities as well as make smarter decisions about new products to bring to market.
  • NetSuite helps us make sense of the data, improves productivity, and enhances team collaboration," said Marc Sculler, chief executive officer, Hudson&Canal.

Workday Announces Continued Retail Industry Momentum Driven By Accelerated Demand for AI Solutions that Help Fuel Organizational Agility and Growth

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Thursday, January 11, 2024
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PLEASANTON, Calif., Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Workday, Inc. (NASDAQ: WDAY), a leader in enterprise cloud applications for finance and human resources, today announced continued momentum in the retail industry, with the company's retail and hospitality business exceeding $1 billion in annual recurring revenue (ARR). Leading global retailers including Best Buy, Cinemark Holdings, Inc., Crumbl Enterprises, LLC, Dave & Buster's, Inc., Dick's Sporting Goods, Kolmar Korea Holdings Co., Ltd., KPB Brands, MUSINSA Co., Ltd., IDKIDS, O'Reilly Automotive Stores, Inc., PARQUES REUNIDOS, S.A., Whataburger, Weis Markets, Inc., and more have recently gone live on Workday to gain real-time visibility into financial, workforce, and operational data across the front, middle, and back offices for improved decision making.

Key Points: 
  • Chang's, and the more than 60% of retail and hospitality organizations in the Fortune 500 that have chosen Workday to transform their operations.
  • To help customers speed their digital transformation efforts and accelerate time to value, Workday empowers them to leverage both Workday and partner solutions.
  • Additionally, Workday Solutions Marketplace offers numerous retail-specific solutions, allowing customers to easily discover, learn, and evaluate trusted solutions from Workday certified partners that help address their unique business needs.
  • Stop by the Workday booth (#4675) at NRF 2024 (January 14–16, 2024) to hear from Workday customers, connect with Workday executives, and see demos of Workday AI and Workday workforce management solutions.

VANKYO at CES2024: Consistent Commitment to Excellence for Four Consecutive Years

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024
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BELTSVILLE, Md., Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- VANKYO, the world's leading innovative home entertainment projector brand, continues its legend as the No.1 Chinese projector brand in the US market for one more year based on its sales volume in 2023. It is the fourth consecutive year that VANKYO has secured its position to bring an immersive large-screen viewing experience since its establishment.

Key Points: 
  • VANKYO has once again secured as the No.1 Chinese projector brand in the US market for the fourth year in a row.
  • It is the fourth consecutive year that VANKYO has secured its position to bring an immersive large-screen viewing experience since its establishment.
  • By consistently introducing new and groundbreaking products, VANKYO continues to exceed expectations and meet the evolving needs of consumers.
  • The remarkable new products will make an appearance at the CES exhibition and be ready to amaze consumers.

The ODYSSEY: The Smart Telescope Putting the Universe at Our Fingertips

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Monday, January 8, 2024
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MARSEILLE, France and SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- UNISTELLAR has reinvented the telescope for CES Las Vegas 2024.

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  • MARSEILLE, France and SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- UNISTELLAR has reinvented the telescope for CES Las Vegas 2024.
  • Among the mirror telescopes, the most high-performing category of telescopes for exploring the universe, the ODYSSEY is the first which requires no manual adjustment.
  • The ODYSSEY stands out as the first telescope capable of observing both nearby planets and objects situated in the depths of the cosmos.
  • UNISTELLAR will be present at CES Las Vegas 2024 from January 9 to 12 alongside its partner Nikon (LVCC booth, Central Hall - 18724).

Homey Pro and Homey Bridge Gain AC Control Functionality Using Built-In Infrared LED

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Monday, January 8, 2024
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LAS VEGAS and ENSCHEDE, Netherlands, Jan. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Athom, a leader in privacy-centric smart home solutions, today announced an impactful enhancement to its universal smart home hubs, Homey Pro and Homey Bridge, at CES 2024. Homey Pro and Homey Bridge can now control air conditioning systems through their built-in infrared blaster, adding infrared-controlled air conditioning to Homey's vast portfolio of supported devices and technologies. The new AC control feature is available to new and existing users of Homey Pro and Homey Bridge at no additional charge via a simple software update and makes Homey Pro and Homey Bridge the only smart home hubs to offer AC control over infrared in combination with Zigbee and Z-Wave. Even the company's older hubs, the first of which were shipped to consumers over eight years ago, receive the updated functionality free of charge.

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  • The new AC control feature is available to new and existing users of Homey Pro and Homey Bridge at no additional charge via a simple software update and makes Homey Pro and Homey Bridge the only smart home hubs to offer AC control over infrared in combination with Zigbee and Z-Wave.
  • "Homey Bridge and Homey Pro already use their built-in infrared functionality to control TVs, stereos and other multimedia devices in the home.
  • To activate AC control over Infrared in Homey , users require a Homey Pro or Homey Bridge smart home hub , utilizing their built-in infrared LEDs to relay commands to AC units.
  • "Homey Bridge and Homey Pro already use their built-in infrared functionality to control TVs, stereos and other multimedia devices in the home," added Emile Nijssen, Creative Director of the company.

Homey Pro Enables Thread Radio for Direct Communication to Thread Devices

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Monday, January 8, 2024
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LAS VEGAS and ENSCHEDE, Netherlands, Jan. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Athom B.V., a leader in privacy-centric smart home solutions, today announced an impactful enhancement to its universal smart home hub, Homey Pro, at CES 2024. Homey Pro, which began shipping in July 2023, has received a free software update that enables its built-in Thread radio. The free software update enables Matter-over-Thread devices to directly connect to Homey Pro without the need for an additional Thread Border Router and allows Homey Pro to link with devices from brands like Eve, Nanoleaf, and other Thread early adopters. The added functionality further cements Homey Pro as a frontrunner in the smart home ecosystem landscape.

Key Points: 
  • Homey Pro, which began shipping in July 2023, has received a free software update that enables its built-in Thread radio.
  • The free software update enables Matter-over-Thread devices to directly connect to Homey Pro without the need for an additional Thread Border Router and allows Homey Pro to link with devices from brands like Eve, Nanoleaf, and other Thread early adopters.
  • The Thread capabilities of Homey Pro are being released in beta, with the functionality available for Homey Pro devices running software version 10.3 and higher.
  • This allows users to keep their Thread devices in their Homey Pro-controlled Thread network and be assured of the privacy advantages Homey Pro offers.