Antitrust Head: In Tech, ‘Big’ Not Necessarily ‘Bad’
Antitrust Head: In Tech, ‘Big’ Not Necessarily ‘Bad’
September 07, 2018  |  ANTITRUST

In antitrust matters – and specifically in the tech realm – size may not matter all that much. And the biggest of the big tech players...

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Retail Pulse: Allbirds Unveils Manhattan Flagship; Amazon Go Opens Third Store
Retail Pulse: Allbirds Unveils Manhattan Flagship; Amazon Go Opens Third Store
September 07, 2018  |  Retail

Digitally native brands, especially those that sell tactile products like footwear, are seeing an offline opportunity in opening flagship stores in major cities. Shoe brand...

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Publix: 88 Years In Grocery And Looking To Grow
Publix: 88 Years In Grocery And Looking To Grow
September 07, 2018  |  Retail

Outside the southeastern United States, Publix is neither a household name, nor an everyday experience. A highly regional grocery store chain, it’s only known in...

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The Challenge Of Culture And Compensation At Whole Foods, Post-Amazon Acquisition
The Challenge Of Culture And Compensation At Whole Foods, Post-Amazon Acquisition
September 07, 2018  |  Retail

Amazon’s acquisition of Whole Foods has led to higher sales, but changes at the grocer haven’t been well-received by some workers who have noted a...

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Investors Back Portal Finance’s Multi-Pronged Approach To SMB Finance
Investors Back Portal Finance’s Multi-Pronged Approach To SMB Finance
September 07, 2018  |  B2B Payments

Investors this week placed more than $447 million in B2B FinTech startups, with the biggest investment rounds landing at companies that address more than one...

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Impersonation Fraud Makes Inroads In The UK
Impersonation Fraud Makes Inroads In The UK
September 07, 2018  |  B2B Payments

Though it may be late payments that grab headlines in the U.K., the fact remains that small and mid-sized entities also have to grapple with...

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Flockgen Eyes The Human Connection In B2B Relationships
Flockgen Eyes The Human Connection In B2B Relationships
September 07, 2018  |  B2B Payments

“Know your customer” and “know your supplier” are critical components of B2B partnerships and expanding supply chains. Technology has made it easier than ever for...

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New Bank TNB USA Sues The Fed
New Bank TNB USA Sues The Fed
September 07, 2018  |  B2B Payments

A new bank, launched by one of the Federal Reserve’s own, is now suing the Fed of New York, accusing the regulator of preventing the...

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Investors Target B2B FinTech Firms That Multitask
Investors Target B2B FinTech Firms That Multitask
September 07, 2018  |  B2B Payments

There are some B2B FinTech segments that are mainstays with investors. Companies like alternative small business (SMB) lenders or accounting solutions providers, for instance, remain...

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