Walmart US eCommerce Sales Surge 43 Pct
Walmart US eCommerce Sales Surge 43 Pct
February 19, 2019  |  Earnings

Retail giant Walmart posted fiscal 2019 fourth quarter results that topped expectations amid strong holiday spending and U.S. eCommerce sales that logged 43 percent growth...

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Danske Bank Ordered To Shut Down Estonian Branch
Danske Bank Ordered To Shut Down Estonian Branch
February 19, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

Danske Bank was ordered by Estonia to shutter its local branch at the center of a money-laundering scandal, and has been given only a few...

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Visa, Lloyds Pilot New Cash Scheme To Boost Access
Visa, Lloyds Pilot New Cash Scheme To Boost Access
February 19, 2019  |  Banking

Lloyds Banking Group, the U.K. bank, announced Tuesday (Feb. 19) a partnership with Visa in which the two have launched a new pilot scheme aimed...

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Why QSRs Are Upping Their Digital Game
Why QSRs Are Upping Their Digital Game
February 19, 2019  |  Retail

In the digital age, quick service restaurants (QSRs) have a host of technologies at their disposal to remove friction in the ordering process and drive...

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Today In Data: Digital Disbursements In Unexpected Markets
Today In Data: Digital Disbursements In Unexpected Markets
February 19, 2019  |  Today In Data

Digital disbursements are appearing in unexpected markets, such as sports betting platforms and boatsharing sites. Uber’s and Lyft’s initial public offerings (IPOs) are expected to take place this year, which bring more light to their...

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Why Big Brands Can’t Create Loyalty Without A Clear Vision Of Their Customers
Why Big Brands Can’t Create Loyalty Without A Clear Vision Of Their Customers
February 19, 2019  |  Retail

The problem with customer retention in an era when consumers are easily distracted and pulled away isn’t that brands aren’t trying, or even that they...

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Why Flexibility’s The Ticket For Online Festival Booking Platforms
Why Flexibility’s The Ticket For Online Festival Booking Platforms
February 19, 2019  |  Retail

Digital platforms for music festival experiences often come as a means of providing information. The U.K.’s Festicket, for instance, was started with the aim of...

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In UK, FinTech Fundraising Gathers Steam
In UK, FinTech Fundraising Gathers Steam
February 19, 2019  |  Fintech Investments

Brexit may dominate the headlines when it comes to the United Kingdom, but FinTech funding proceeds apace, and financial backers show a continued sanguine attitude...

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A Maritime Side Hustle? Disbursements Drop Anchor In Boatsharing Platforms
A Maritime Side Hustle? Disbursements Drop Anchor In Boatsharing Platforms
February 19, 2019  |  Disbursements

From Uber to Airbnb, the sharing economy opens many opportunities for consumers to monetize assets they own, but don’t always use — like those holes...

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