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Yelp Contest Will Help 10 Adult Children Move Out From Mom And Dad’s Place
October 20, 2020

Yelp wants to help 10 adult children move out of their parents’ homes through a contest-style promotion, called Yelp Re-Empty the Nest, that offers $2,000 to help make it happen. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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AMC Races To Raise Cash As Time Runs Short For Theater Giant
October 20, 2020

Movie theater giant AMC Entertainment is scrambling to raise cash by issuing shares, even as it warns that its efforts to right its sinking finances may fall short. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Payments Innovation
Boost: Why Ears Are The Most Powerful Tool In Our Toolbag
October 20, 2020

“The pandemic has brought into very clear focus how commercial trading partners are struggling, with cash flow challenges due to payment slowdowns among the biggest contributors,” says Dean Leavitt, founder and CEO of Boost Payment Solutions. “Finding ways to preserve working capital has become an...

Retail
Veteran Exec Stresses Simplicity In New eCommerce Platform
October 20, 2020

Shopify and BigCommerce have a new competitor. Fabric, a new headless commerce platform startup for retailers, came out of the gate with a head of steam on Tuesday (Aug. 20) as it announced its new product, executive team and initial funding round. The initial round...

Retail
Shoppable Media Arrives For Retail Holiday Season
October 20, 2020

As retailers get into the thick of the holiday selling season, several emerging digital-first options are coming to the fore. Many of them capitalize on new platforms for social commerce and a relatively new concept called shoppable media. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Albertsons Reports 243 Pct Digital Sales Growth
October 20, 2020

Albertsons Companies Inc. reported on Tuesday (Oct. 20) digital sales growth of 243 percent and identical sales growth of 13.8 percent for Q2, according to an announcement. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Lowe’s Companies Plans ‘Season Of Savings’
October 20, 2020

Lowe’s Companies Inc. plans to hold a “Season of Savings” starting on Oct. 22 as it aims to make the “gift of home” more economically accessible and easier to purchase, according to a Tuesday (Oct. 20) announcement. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Payments Innovation
Afterpay: How COVID Is Reshaping Payments
October 20, 2020

Similar to what occurred after the 2008 financial crisis, the COVID-19 pandemic has spurred a shift away from credit cards, notes Akash Garg, CTO of Afterpay. “Afterpay’s data has shown a significant shift to debit over the COVID-19 period, beginning in March — with nearly...

B2B Payments
Small Manufacturers Surprise With Accelerated Digitization
October 20, 2020

Pre-pandemic, the digital transformation was a struggle — particularly for the manufacturing sector. It’s a challenge that can be exacerbated even further among smaller manufacturers struggling to modernize without the resources of their larger industry peers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...