Propel Notches $12.8M In Series A Funding
Propel Notches $12.8M In Series A Funding
December 14, 2018  |  Investments

To help low-income consumers get back on their feet, New York-based Propel has notched $12.8 million in Series A funding. Nyca Partners led the round,...

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Marxent’s Move To Make Furniture Shopping More Immersive
Marxent’s Move To Make Furniture Shopping More Immersive
December 14, 2018  |  Retail

The importance of a good image — or a strong series of images — cannot be underestimated in eCommerce. In online shopping, choice is informed...

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Today In Data: Monetizing The Mailbox For Last-Mile Delivery
Today In Data: Monetizing The Mailbox For Last-Mile Delivery
December 14, 2018  |  Today In Data

The Treasury Department noted in a report last week that USPS could generate additional revenue by charging package delivery companies for access to the postal...

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Restaurants Turn To Tech For Old-Fashioned Customer Service
Restaurants Turn To Tech For Old-Fashioned Customer Service
December 14, 2018  |  Retail

To ensure that their customers can find a server when they want a second round of drinks or another menu item, restaurants and hospitality concepts...

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Retail Pulse: Starbucks Opens NYC Roastery; Amazon Eyes London For Amazon Go
Retail Pulse: Starbucks Opens NYC Roastery; Amazon Eyes London For Amazon Go
December 14, 2018  |  Retail

Retailers are bringing experiential stores to big cities, and Starbucks is no exception: The coffee chain was set to open its Starbucks Reserve Roastery New York...

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Sears, Kmart Same-Store Sales Rise In Q3
Sears, Kmart Same-Store Sales Rise In Q3
December 14, 2018  |  Retail

With sales at closing stores that reportedly brought in shoppers, Sears Holdings’ same-store sales rose at its Sears and Kmart branded stores. The retailer shuttered...

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Just How Useful Are All Those ‘Uber Of’ And ‘Amazon Of’ Clichés?
Just How Useful Are All Those ‘Uber Of’ And ‘Amazon Of’ Clichés?
December 14, 2018  |  Amazon

Cliché — or, if you prefer, motto or metaphor — can drive so much of life, for good and bad. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Deep Dive: Making Smarter Payments Safer
Deep Dive: Making Smarter Payments Safer
December 14, 2018  |  Smarter Payments

As data becomes more accessible, businesses and banks — as well as fraudsters — are looking to learn as much as possible about consumers. These...

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SoftBank Soars While France’s X-Mas Sours (For Retailers)
SoftBank Soars While France’s X-Mas Sours (For Retailers)
December 14, 2018  |  Sizzle/Fizzle

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