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Nike Sues Rap Star ‘Lil Nas X’ And ‘MSCHF’ Over Patent Infringement
March 30, 2021

Nike filed a “Swoosh” trademark infringement suit in federal court Monday (March 29) saying a modified version of its Air Max 97 sneakers that includes satanic symbols and a drop of human blood in the soles was unauthorized, confusing and diluting of its iconic brand....

Retail
Walgreens Expands Financial Services Push With Linked Bank Accounts And Debit Cards
March 30, 2021

As part of its strategy to generate alternative profit sources, Walgreens announced Tuesday (March 30) that it would offer customers a connected bank account feature, designed to boost loyalty, rewards and convenience for both in-store and online purchases. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Old Brands Never Die; They Just Come Back As Dot-Coms Or Smaller Stores
March 30, 2021

A stroll through the 100-plus-year history of J.C. Penney is a walk down memory lane. The retailer’s history ranges from seeking better access to railroads, to the birth and demise of its once enormous catalog business, to an endless stream of management and strategy changes,...

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PICKUP Lands $15 Million To Help More Retailers Provide Delivery
March 30, 2021

Last-mile delivery technology provider PICKUP has landed $15 million in a NewRoad Capital Partners-led Series B funding round that saw participation from current investors Florida Funders, Noro-Moseley Partnersand TDF Ventures, according to a Tuesday (March 30) announcement. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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GameStop Names Chief Growth Officer Amid Transition To ‘Consumer-Obsessed’ Tech Company
March 30, 2021

A week after announcing it was becoming a “consumer-obsessed technology company”, GameStop has appointed a new chief growth officer to help the embattled retailer further its digital transformation. Elliott Wilke will serve in the position beginning on April 5, according to a Tuesday (March 30)...

B2B Payments
Easing Buyer-Supplier Collaboration To Keep Grocery Shelves Stocked
March 30, 2021

As of Monday morning (March 29), word on the global supply chain street was that Ever Given, a cargo ship that had lodged itself into a position blocking the flow of traffic within the Suez Canal, had been freed. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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FinTechs Keep The Big Picture Of Bank Modernization In Mind
March 30, 2021

The U.S. remains behind the curve when it comes to open banking initiatives, compared to some more advanced markets like the U.K. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Taking A Communications Approach To AR-AP Connectivity
March 30, 2021

Communication is key to any high-functioning relationship, and the enterprise is no different. Facilitating communication between business partners is mission-critical, particularly in today’s environment of high volatility and complexity. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Visa Direct Payouts Pushes Payments To Cards, Two Billion Bank Accounts Globally
March 30, 2021

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