Stories from around the Web

Quick news from around the Web...

Webvan founder plots an Amazon Prime competitor powered by robots

Web retailers, now with stores, teach new tricks

AmEx adds Apple Pay for US corporate cards

Microsoft drops a slimmed down Windows 10 for the Internet of Things

Walgreens inventory, IT costs and loyalty program improvements help in 48 percent sales lift

And finally... As smartphones get bigger and bigger, some people are holding onto their older, smaller models, like the iPhone 5 and 5S. Story

 

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