Mattel Continues Expansion Into China Through Partnership With Parenting Site
Mattel Continues Expansion Into China Through Partnership With Parenting Site
February 20, 2017  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

Mattel Inc. is expanding its push into China by partnering with parenting website Babytree to create an online learning platform for early childhood development. Founded...

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Alibaba Doubles Down On Brick-And-Mortar Push With Bailian Deal
Alibaba Doubles Down On Brick-And-Mortar Push With Bailian Deal
February 20, 2017  |  South East Asia

China’s Alibaba Group Holding has announced a strategic alliance with the Bailian Group — China’s  largest retailer by store numbers — to join the e-commerce...

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Apple R&D Focused On Products That May Generate Future Revenue
Apple R&D Focused On Products That May Generate Future Revenue
February 20, 2017  |  Apple

Apple Chief Financial Officer Luca Maestri told investors at a Goldman Sachs conference last week that Apple is investing research and development dollars to improve...

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Bill Gates Calls For Robot Tax To Fund Social Services
Bill Gates Calls For Robot Tax To Fund Social Services
February 20, 2017  |  Innovation

-As automated solutions continue to replace human workers, billionaire philanthropist and Microsoft Cofounder Bill Gates believes that the lost revenue that funds social service programs...

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Mattel Readies Hello Barbie Hologram For Late Summer Launch
Mattel Readies Hello Barbie Hologram For Late Summer Launch
February 20, 2017  |  Retail

Since she was first introduced in 1959, Barbie has had many incarnations, including stints as an astronaut, a rapper and the president of the United...

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New Tricks Edition: Wells Fargo, Amazon And PayPal
New Tricks Edition: Wells Fargo, Amazon And PayPal
February 20, 2017  |  Data Dive

There is no shortage of uncertainty to follow in the world today. North Korea is shooting off ballistic missiles, President Trump and the press continue...

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UK Retail Sales Take Another Dip In January
UK Retail Sales Take Another Dip In January
February 20, 2017  |  Retail

The Brexit fallout may now be impacting the spending of British consumers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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For Hedge Funds, Expense Management Is Risky Business
For Hedge Funds, Expense Management Is Risky Business
February 20, 2017  |  B2B Payments

Any business has operating expenses, but for managers of the alternatives industry, like hedge funds and private equity, the accounts payable process is extra complicated....

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Everyone Struggles With Supply Chain Management — Some More Than Others
Everyone Struggles With Supply Chain Management — Some More Than Others
February 20, 2017  |  B2B Payments

Optimizing the supply chain is a challenge for any industry — for some, more than others. Analysts say that corporate investment in cloud-based supply chain...

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