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Entrepreneurs are wearing implants made for diabetes in the pursuit of ‘human enhancement’
In a photo posted to Instagram earlier this year, Dave Asprey, founder and CEO of Bulletproof Coffee, smiles big as he flexes his left arm, revealing a small white disk… Lire la suite >>
A diet followed by 4 in 10 young people could be a ‘ticking timebomb’ for bone problems
About 5% of the UK population is lactose intolerant. Just 1% has coeliac disease, meaning they cannot eat gluten, which is found in wheat. Despite these relatively small numbers, gluten… Lire la suite >>
Walmart’s groceries make it the king of brick-and-mortar retail (WMT, KR)
As the « Retail Apocalypse » has cast a dark shadow over America’s storefronts, it seems that Walmart is emerging as the big winner in the fight for the remaining… Lire la suite >>
Walmart’s relentless price war is crushing America’s biggest grocer (WMT, KR)
Walmart and Kroger are in a price war, and Walmart is winning.  The retailer’s groceries are about 4% cheaper than Kroger’s, according to a recent price check by Barclays. Analysts… Lire la suite >>
Amazon launches Amazon Cash (AMZN)
This story was delivered to BI Intelligence « E-Commerce Briefing » subscribers. To learn more and subscribe, please click here. Amazon is introducing a new service that will enable customers… Lire la suite >>
I’m ditching Amazon for Walmart’s e-commerce competitor — here’s why
Amazon announced Wednesday that it was shutting down Quidsi, the subsidiary that runs a bunch of popular e-commerce sites like Soap.com and Diapers.com.  Amazon will reportedly lay off hundreds of workers and… Lire la suite >>
Kroger has a new plan that should terrify Walmart and Target
Kroger is going after Target and Walmart by expanding a new type of store featuring home goods, clothing, and kitchen appliances. The store, called Kroger Marketplace, features nearly everything you… Lire la suite >>
The 10 most valuable brands in the world
Google has overtaken Apple to become the « most valuable global brand » this year, according to the rankings from brand consultancy Brand Finance. Just like last year, technology brands… Lire la suite >>
The world’s largest online food retailer gets its food from giant robotic grocery warehouses — take a look
When you order a jar of peanut butter or package of paper towels from Ocado — the world’s largest online food retailer — chances are, it was picked by a robot.… Lire la suite >>
Amazon is unleashing a new weapon in the grocery wars
Amazon is launching a drive-up grocery service that allows customers to pick up online orders. Lire la suite >>