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Pilot Flying J streamlines cash management processes

Despite the growth of high-tech alternatives, cash remains a significant form of payment in the consumer economy. According to Statistica.com, 15 percent of customers in 2017 used cash to pay for their purchases in gas stations and convenience stores. In an industry with over $400 billion in annual revenue, it’s not hard to imagine the quantity of currency that must be counted, reconciled and deposited on a daily (or even semi-daily) basis.

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Trends

Mobile hotels now checking in

In a time when life — and travel — is all about the unique experience, French hotel group AccorHotels has introduced the Flying Nest, a minimalist and perfectly Instagrammable mobile hotel built from shipping containers. The eco-friendly spaces can be installed in places where, say, hotel capacity has reached a saturation point. The concept was initially tested for business clientele at French cultural, sporting and artistic events, but this year could extend to the consumer market.

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NRF News

Practicing cyber resiliency in the digital age

The digital transformation has ushered in a new era of data, which allows retailers to work smarter, innovate faster and serve customers better — but it has also introduced new risks. On this episode of NRF’s Retail Gets Real podcast, Sean Joyce, U.S. cybersecurity and privacy leader at PwC, talks about the cyber threats retailers need to be aware of and what consumers can do to protect themselves. Listen here.

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Retail is Main Street

In cities and towns across the country, small retailers are creating jobs, spurring economic growth and serving their communities and customers in new and innovative ways. In recognition of Small Business Week, NRF highlights some of these small business owners. Read more.

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Behind the ‘business’ of hacking

Cybercriminals around the world take hacking to the next level. To fight back, businesses hire cybersecurity and digital forensics expert Sherri Davidoff. The CEO of LMG Security and BrightWise Inc. helps businesses protect themselves and their communities from hacking threats. Ahead of her appearance at NRF PROTECT, Davidoff shares some thoughts about hacking, security and data protection. Read more.

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Cut TCO by 15% on barcode devices

Retailers have relied on rugged handheld devices for over 30 years to boost efficiency and productivity. All along, devices have suffered from failures due to charging contacts that get dirty, corrode, or break. Wireless charging prevents device failure, drastically reducing TCO. An enterprise can easily reduce TCO by 15% or more deploying wireless charging devices.

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