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Walmart in ‘brand’ new move against Amazon
Walmart is about to debut a new initiative to bolster its defenses against its biggest rival. The discounter's Jet.com site is launching a higher-end private-label brand of household and grocery essentials. The new brand, called Uniquely J, will launch in the coming months with a curated selection of products that include such essentials as coffee, olive oil, laundry detergent, paper towels, and more. Additional items will be added. -
Study: Nearly half of U.S. consumers ready to shop through IoT-driven devices
Consumers are growing increasingly comfortable using connected devices for daily tasks — and shopping is not far behind. As more devices connect to chatbots and virtual assistants, an increasing number of consumers are ready to embrace the automation and convenience delivered by IoT technologies. Nearly half of consumers (48%) said they would feel comfortable with a connected device, such as a refrigerator, ordering items on their behalf.