Japan’s Startup Index Soars To Highest Point Since 2006
Japan’s Startup Index Soars To Highest Point Since 2006
October 14, 2020  |  International

The Tokyo Stock Exchange Mothers Index, which tracks Japan’s startups, has climbed back up this year to finally match an earlier high set in 2006....

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Carsharing Startup Getaround Raises $140M In Series E
Carsharing Startup Getaround Raises $140M In Series E
October 14, 2020  |  Investments

Silicon Valley carsharing startup Getaround won a $140 million Series E financing round led by PeopleFund, Getaround announced on Wednesday (Oct. 14). Get the Full...

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Movado Says It’s Time For Cross-Border eCommerce
Movado Says It’s Time For Cross-Border eCommerce
October 14, 2020  |  Retail

The luxury goods space is ramping up its digital presence for holiday sales. Case in point: Movado. The upscale watch and jewelry company announced on...

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First Mile: Inventory Takes Priority For Consumer Holiday Shopping
First Mile: Inventory Takes Priority For Consumer Holiday Shopping
October 14, 2020  |  Retail

Retailing used to be about three things: location, location and location. But not two days into the 2020 shopping season it’s becoming quickly apparent that...

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Wine Consumers Get A Healthy Pour Out Of The Pandemic
Wine Consumers Get A Healthy Pour Out Of The Pandemic
October 14, 2020  |  Retail

There are a lot of things consumers haven’t been able to do during the pandemic – like go to concerts, sit in a movie theater...

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Walmart To Hold Black Friday Deals On Three November Weekends
Walmart To Hold Black Friday Deals On Three November Weekends
October 14, 2020  |  Retail

As a way to decrease large gatherings in its stores amid COVID-19, Walmart will have its usual single-day Black Friday promotions during three weekends next month...

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Netflix And The Art Of The Shrinking Free Trial
Netflix And The Art Of The Shrinking Free Trial
October 14, 2020  |  Streaming

The binge watch comes with a price. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Western Union Extends 35-Year Collaboration With Kroger
Western Union Extends 35-Year Collaboration With Kroger
October 14, 2020  |  Retail

Cross-border money transfer firm Western Union is continuing its 35-year partnership with Kroger, the country’s biggest grocery chain, WU said in a statement on Wednesday...

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IKEA To Buy Back And Resell Shoppers’ Used Furniture
IKEA To Buy Back And Resell Shoppers’ Used Furniture
October 14, 2020  |  Retail

As part of its goal to become “a fully circular and climate-positive business” by the turn of the next decade, IKEA plans to buy back...

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