Investors Say eBay’s More Valuable As Part Of Google, Walmart
Investors Say eBay’s More Valuable As Part Of Google, Walmart
January 23, 2019  |  Retail

Some investors believe that Walmart, Google or several private equity firms might buy eBay — as long as it gets rid of StubHub and its eBay Classifieds...

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Visa: Why Target’s Tap-And-Pay Leap Will Ignite Contactless Cards
Visa: Why Target’s Tap-And-Pay Leap Will Ignite Contactless Cards
January 23, 2019  |  Retail

After many years as a holdout in the world of near-field communication (NFC) payments, Target grabbed a lot of headlines yesterday (Jan. 22) with its announcement that it...

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The VR Effect On Retail: Fad Or True Game-Changer?
The VR Effect On Retail: Fad Or True Game-Changer?
January 23, 2019  |  Retail

Move aside, storefront mannequins. Hot on the heels of its close cousin, augmented reality (AR), more retailers are using immersive virtual reality (VR) experiences to...

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Munchery’s Out, So Who’s In To Travel Food Delivery’s Last Mile?
Munchery’s Out, So Who’s In To Travel Food Delivery’s Last Mile?
January 23, 2019  |  Delivery

Another one has bitten the dust when it comes to providing the vital last-mile delivery service for online consumers (especially the hungry ones). The news...

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Report: The 16 Things That Will Take Subscription Commerce To The Next Level
Report: The 16 Things That Will Take Subscription Commerce To The Next Level
January 23, 2019  |  Subscription Commerce

At their core, subscription services are simple and straightforward. A consumer pays a recurring fee and, in return, receives access to a selection of goods...

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Emergent Technology Develops Shariah-Certified Gold Supply Chain
Emergent Technology Develops Shariah-Certified Gold Supply Chain
January 22, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

Emergent Technology (EmTech), a finance and technology company, announced on Monday (Jan. 21) that its blockchain-based gold supply chain ecosystem (RG SCA) has received Shariah-compliance...

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Taking Cash-Back Rewards To The Next Level
Taking Cash-Back Rewards To The Next Level
January 22, 2019  |  Payment Methods

As perks for consumers go, cash-back offerings remain the leader of the pack when consumers are choosing credit cards. In the U.S., 13 percent of...

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UK Finance Minister: SMBs’ Relief Scheme Too Easy On Banks
UK Finance Minister: SMBs’ Relief Scheme Too Easy On Banks
January 22, 2019  |  International

UK Finance Minister Philip Hammond said that a proposed rectification process to aid small businesses in disputes with banks is too easy on the financial...

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Flipkart Preps For eCommerce Change, Invests $201M In Wholesale Unit
Flipkart Preps For eCommerce Change, Invests $201M In Wholesale Unit
January 22, 2019  |  eCommerce

Flipkart, a huge eCommerce company in India, has invested $201 million into its wholesale unit, in a bid to stay relevant in an already crowded...

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