McDonald’s Sells Chinese Ops In $2B Deal
McDonald’s Sells Chinese Ops In $2B Deal
January 10, 2017  |  Retail

Fast-food giant McDonald’s Corp. has reached a pact to sell most of its China- and Hong Kong–based operations to Chic, the Chinese state-backed entity, along...

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Brexit Won’t Stop Consumer Spending
Brexit Won’t Stop Consumer Spending
January 10, 2017  |  Retail

Despite the concerns and challenges that have arisen since last year’s Brexit decision, U.K. consumer spending is on the rise. Get the Full Story Complete...

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PYMNTS Daily Data Dive: UK’s ATM Record
PYMNTS Daily Data Dive: UK’s ATM Record
January 10, 2017  |  Daily Data Dive

Cash withdrawals set a record on Dec. 23 in the U.K., with Brits withdrawing £730 million from LINK cash machines. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Interest Rates Up, Dollar Up, What Comes Next?
Interest Rates Up, Dollar Up, What Comes Next?
January 10, 2017  |  Investments

Money makes the world go around, but interest rates help determine where the money goes. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Can Helsinki’s Talent Pool Drive FinTech Success?
Can Helsinki’s Talent Pool Drive FinTech Success?
January 10, 2017  |  International

Helsinki, Finland, is known for having one of the most highly educated workforces in the world. In this week’s Tech Center Roundup, we take a...

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Uber Shares Data On Four Cities, More To Come
Uber Shares Data On Four Cities, More To Come
January 10, 2017  |  Ridesharing

Uber has turned over a treasure trove of data on transportation over the weekend, which may help officials reduce traffic during commutes and improve the...

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Changing The Stripes Of Omnichannel Inventory Management
Changing The Stripes Of Omnichannel Inventory Management
January 10, 2017  |  Retail

No retailer wants inventory to be a sunk cost. But between the promise and the purchase lies the shadow (with apologies to T.S. Eliot) — making...

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Payroll Disrupting Startup Activehours Raises $22M In Venture Capital
Payroll Disrupting Startup Activehours Raises $22M In Venture Capital
January 10, 2017  |  Investments

Money is flowing into the coffers of one startup that is looking to change the way paychecks are paid. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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India Cash Crackdown Causing Bigger Than Expected Economic Shocks
India Cash Crackdown Causing Bigger Than Expected Economic Shocks
January 10, 2017  |  South East Asia

In the wake of the great demonetization, India’s small business are reporting tough times: a third of the jobs in the sector have been cut...

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