From COVID to Product Shortages to Labor Supply, Grocery Stores Adapt To String of Challenges
From COVID to Product Shortages to Labor Supply, Grocery Stores Adapt To String of Challenges
September 14, 2021  |  Retail

As one of the world’s largest independent grocery store franchises with more than 6,000 stores located across the world, IGA has some unique insights into how the COVID-19...

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PropTech Funding: Ribbon Lands $150M; Pacaso Nets $125M
PropTech Funding: Ribbon Lands $150M; Pacaso Nets $125M
September 14, 2021  |  Investments

Real estate platform Ribbon on Tuesday (Sept. 14) announced that it has generated $150 million, comprised of $75 million in Series C equity financing and...

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UNest Expands Funding Options with PayPal Integration
UNest Expands Funding Options with PayPal Integration
September 14, 2021  |  Consumer Finance

Money app UNest, which helps parents invest in and save for their children’s future financial needs, announced in a Tuesday (Sept. 14) press release that...

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Fannie Mae Will Consider Rental Payment History for Mortgage Applications
Fannie Mae Will Consider Rental Payment History for Mortgage Applications
September 14, 2021  |  Real Estate

Starting Saturday (Sept. 18), mortgage financing giant Fannie Mae will consider rent payment histories when determining the creditworthiness of people looking to finance homes. Get...

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Misfits Market Hits $2B Valuation, Capturing Young Consumers’ Demand for Sustainable eGrocery
Misfits Market Hits $2B Valuation, Capturing Young Consumers’ Demand for Sustainable eGrocery
September 14, 2021  |  Retail

Sustainability-focused online grocer Misfits Market is no misfit when it comes to raising venture capital, the eGrocery platform is quite popular. The company announced Tuesday...

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Lemonade Debuts Preventative Care Coverage for Puppies and Kittens
Lemonade Debuts Preventative Care Coverage for Puppies and Kittens
September 14, 2021  |  Insurance

Expanding upon its health insurance for furry, four-legged friends, Lemonade on Tuesday (Sept. 14) announced the debut of its preventative care offerings for puppies and...

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Former Amex Exec Gabriella Fitzgerald Joins Western Union
Former Amex Exec Gabriella Fitzgerald Joins Western Union
September 14, 2021  |  Personnel

Global money movement firm Western Union appointed Gabriella Fitzgerald as president of the Americas region, effective immediately, the company said in a press release. Get...

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New Report: Half of Large Firms Are Focused On Digital Identity and Authentication
New Report: Half of Large Firms Are Focused On Digital Identity and Authentication
September 14, 2021  |  Authentication

The digital shift quickly morphed into the connected economy, and in that online global ecosystem, identity is at least half the battle when it comes...

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Telehealth Startup Hims & Hers Partners With Lifestyle Fashion Retailer REVOLVE
Telehealth Startup Hims & Hers Partners With Lifestyle Fashion Retailer REVOLVE
September 14, 2021  |  Retail

Telehealth startup Hims & Hers is partnering with lifestyle eCommerce fashion retailer REVOLVE to advance health and wellness products for millennial and generation Z consumers....

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