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MoviePass Changes Subscription Plan, Increases Prices
July 06, 2018

After telling subscribers in June that it would roll out “peak pricing,” MoviePass has announced surcharges based on demand. The fees will be based on a movie’s showtime and title and such showings would be highlighted with a lightning bolt icon, Variety reported. “Peak Pricing...

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Deliveroo Expands Its Shared Kitchen Program
July 05, 2018

Cooking is often about community. That ancient idea has found new — and revenue-enhancing — life this week in the news that Deliveroo, an on-demand delivery service for restaurant food, is opening more shared kitchens, this time in Paris. Doing so represents a strategy for...

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Netflix Testing Higher End Subscription Plan
July 05, 2018

Netflix could be gearing up to roll out a new higher-end service that will cost more for users. CNET, citing Italian blog Tutto Android, reported the new tier is being called Ultra and would let four devices receive Ultra HD video and audio streaming simultaneously on each...

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Revolut Now Has 1M Customers In The UK
July 05, 2018

Revolut, the U.K. FinTech, announced Wednesday (July 4) it signed up one million customers in the U.K. and saved them over $330 million in fees. In a press release, London-based Revolut said it is signing up between 6,000 and 9,000 new users each day. What’s more,...

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PayPal, Kiva Team To Launch New Tools For Small Business Month
May 02, 2018

PayPal has announced the launch of its inaugural PayPal Small Business Month, aimed at bringing a new level of engagement to small and underserved businesses and their communities. Throughout the month of May, PayPal will be working with non-profits, trade associations and other companies on...

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Booking.com Hits Five Million Listings
April 11, 2018

Booking.com announced Tuesday (April 10) that it has hit five million reported listings in homes, apartments and other unique places to stay. In a press release, the company said that the number of reported listings within this category has grown 27 percent compared to the...

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Trivago Looks To Expand Through Indie Hotels
February 09, 2018

In an effort to boost business, Trivago plans to expand its customer base to include independent hotels and other alternative accommodation types. The decision comes as the hotel search site’s two biggest customers – Expedia and Priceline –have slashed prices on what they will pay...

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Business Spending Buoyant In October
November 24, 2017

Despite new orders for key U.S.-made capital goods unexpectedly falling in October, a steady increase in shipments is a sign of strong business investment and a boost for the economy. According to news from Reuters, strong business investment and tightening labor market conditions likely mean...

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Small Businesses Bullish About 2017 Outlook
November 08, 2017

Small businesses (SMBS) around the country are ending the year on a positive note, with Bank of America finding that many urban entrepreneurs are expressing confidence they will generate higher year-end revenue this year compared to last year. In a press release highlighting the results...