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Internet of Things Has Potential Value of $1.2 Trillion To Retail Industry – GeoMarketing

Internet of Things Has Potential Value of $1.2 Trillion To Retail Industry – GeoMarketing | Internet of Things & Wearable Technology Insights | Scoop.it

While many have speculated positively on the value of the Internet of Things, a report from the McKinsey Global Institute projects an even more hopeful future for the catchall term for connected devices than previously predicted, especially in regards to local retail.


The report covers the full extent of IoT’s potential, projecting anywhere from $3.9 to an astounding $11.1 trillion dollar global economic impact by 2025. Of that, roughly $410 billion to $1.2 trillion will impact the retail industry and how local businesses and services interact with their customers


.Automated checkout systems alone could add up to $380 billion in potential value but combined with the many other retail uses of IoT, McKinsey believes the value could be anywhere from $410 billion to $1.2 trillion by 2025....

Jeff Domansky's insight:

Retail can't ignore Internet of Things, worth up to $1.2 trillion by 2025.

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Amazon.com Puts Wearable Technology at Your Fingertips with Launch of New Store

Amazon.com Puts Wearable Technology at Your Fingertips with Launch of <br/>      New Store | Internet of Things & Wearable Technology Insights | Scoop.it

Amazon.com, Inc. today announced the launch of its Wearable Technology store – a one-stop shop where customers can easily discover the latest in wearable technology and research wearable devices including activity trackers, smart watches, wearable cameras and more. In addition to the largest selection of items from top brands including Samsung, Jawbone and GoPro, the store features products from emerging brands like Basis and Misfit as well as devices coming soon from brands like Narrative and Bionym.


“Wearable technology is an exciting category with rapid innovation and our customers are increasingly coming to Amazon to shop and learn about these devices,” said John Nemeth, Director of Wireless and Mobile Electronics at Amazon. “We’re thrilled to bring our customers a store with the largest selection and great prices that helps eliminate the guesswork when deciding which wearable devices best fit their needs—whether that is tracking activity, staying connected through smart watches or capturing their next adventure with wearable cameras.”...

Jeff Domansky's insight:

Amazon jumps into the wearable technology retail market. To learn more about the new Wearable Technology store, visit  www.Amazon.com/wearabletechnology .

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