Smart Contracts Get Weather-Savvy With AccuWeather on the Blockchain
Smart Contracts Get Weather-Savvy With AccuWeather on the Blockchain
December 15, 2021  |  Blockchain

Leading weather service AccuWeather is now an oracle. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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European Cloud Project Kicks off Without US, Chinese Firms
European Cloud Project Kicks off Without US, Chinese Firms
December 15, 2021  |  International

The European Commission launched on Tuesday (Dec. 14) the European Alliance for Industrial Data, Edge and Cloud. This project is part of the European Data...

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Competition for Ultra-Fast Delivery Intensifies in France
Competition for Ultra-Fast Delivery Intensifies in France
December 15, 2021  |  Delivery

Leading French grocery and fresh food delivery service company La Belle Vie has raised €25 million ($28 million) in a Series B round as part of...

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Personalized Rewards Programs Encourage Customers to Make Buying a Habit 
Personalized Rewards Programs Encourage Customers to Make Buying a Habit 
December 15, 2021  |  Loyalty & Rewards

For many retailers, the biggest drop in customer retention happens after the first sale. In some cases, only 20% of customers return to make a...

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Dick’s Sporting Goods Debuts Afterpay Option 
Dick’s Sporting Goods Debuts Afterpay Option 
December 15, 2021  |  BNPL

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) platform Afterpay on Tuesday (Dec. 14) announced a collaboration with Dick’s Sporting Goods that brings flexible payments to the chain’s...

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Flywire Acquires UK Education Payments Firm WPM
Flywire Acquires UK Education Payments Firm WPM
December 15, 2021  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

Global payments platform Flywire has acquired WPM, a payments software provider for colleges and universities in the U.K. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Walmart Turns to Social Commerce, Peloton’s Quick Response, Consumers Want Speedy Deliveries
Walmart Turns to Social Commerce, Peloton’s Quick Response, Consumers Want Speedy Deliveries
December 15, 2021  |  Today In Data

Peloton responds quickly to a fictional death with a viral ad for its fitness bikes. Plus, consumers still expect their deliveries to arrive on time...

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AMA/AHA Lawsuit Over Federal No Surprises Act Provision Shows Patient Billings Remain a Sore Spot
AMA/AHA Lawsuit Over Federal No Surprises Act Provision Shows Patient Billings Remain a Sore Spot
December 15, 2021  |  Healthcare

The tug of war between healthcare providers and insurers over medical billing practices is casting a spotlight on how medical costs and payment responsibility are...

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Corporate Food Solutions Startup ezCater Raises $100M
Corporate Food Solutions Startup ezCater Raises $100M
December 15, 2021  |  Investments

ezCater, the online marketplace startup that connects businesses with restaurants and caterers, raised $100 million in a Series D-2 funding round led by SoftBank Vision...

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