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Shark Tank’s Daymond John Adds Star Power To Lowe’s SMB Competition
September 15, 2020

Daymond John of Shark Tank is lending his star power to the Lowe’s Cos. Inc. initiative to infuse $55 million in small business grants to minority-owned, women-owned and rural companies, according to a Tuesday (Sept. 15) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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The Rise Of The Super App In Central America
September 10, 2020

For platforms offering a variety of services — courting sticky relationships with their end users — the holy grail is the super app. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Are Fortnite Concerts The Future Of Live Music?
September 08, 2020

There are many wild stories in the annals of concert history: Ozzy Osbourne biting the head off a bat; Hells Angels handling security (with deadly results) at Altamont; or Jimi Hendrix lighting his guitar on fire on stage. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Vroom CEO: Selling Cars Online Takes More Than Just Having A Website
August 24, 2020

U.S. car culture has been making a big comeback, driven by a global pandemic that’s pushed a major restructuring of many consumers’ lives. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Uber Health’s Push To Close Prescription Deliveries Last Mile
August 23, 2020

Uber Health made big news this past week with the announcement that it was scaling up its delivery services to include pharmaceutical products in some locales. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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GetMyBoat: Why Boat Rentals Are Making A Splash This Summer
August 21, 2020

Looking for a travel-related business that’s actually booming during the year of COVID-19? It’s out on the water, in rented boats of every shape and size from kayaks to luxury yachts. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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ClassPass CEO On Getting The Fitness Industry Back Into Fighting Shape
August 20, 2020

Navigating the pandemic-altered landscape has been difficult for fitness operators forced to close their physical locations and translate in-person services into digital offerings. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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The Road To Recovery: Main Street SMBs And Closing The Cash Flow Gap
August 12, 2020

To gauge the economic health and vitality of local economies, one need look no further than the financial stability of the small and medium-sized businesses that line the main streets and side streets of communities across the nation. A bustling Main Street signals a vibrant and...

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DraftKings: Why Sportsbook Is The Ticket To The Everywhere Fan Experience
August 12, 2020

With live sports and entertainment still mostly on hold, fans are getting their sports fix by betting on it. Dan Hannigan-Daley, director of sportsbook product at popular app DraftKings, says lockdown boredom and a lack of actual live sports to watch have been the perfect...