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WeChat, Alipay Partner QFPay Notches $20M For Payment Innovation
August 13, 2019

Digital payments startup QFPay, the largest global partner of WeChat Pay and Alipay, raised $20 million in new funding led by returning investors Sequoia Capital China and Matrix Partners, TechCrunch reported on Tuesday (Aug. 13).  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Snap Unveils Third Generation Of Spectacles
August 13, 2019

With new 3D effects included for Snapchat use, Snap has reportedly introduced its third generation of wearable sunglass cameras called Spectacles. Users can, for instance, capture 3D snaps that have an effect of side-to-side depth due to dual-angle cameras, according to reports. Get the Full...

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Building A Luxury Omnichannel Consignment Experience
August 13, 2019

Some entrepreneurs enter the marketplace with the goal of changing the world – or at least the vertical where they have planted their flag. But Luxury Garage Sale Co-founders Brielle Buchberg and Lindsay Segal had much smaller ambitions in mind. In fact, they weren’t initially aiming to launch...

Retail
Back-To-School Season Fuels Retail Activity And Innovation
August 13, 2019

You can probably tell by the happy looks on all the children’s faces, but in case not — back-to-school season is upon us. Not only is it a big time for retail but, in a sense, a kind of dress rehearsal for the upcoming all...

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Russia Delivery Service Dostavista Raises $15M
August 13, 2019

The same-day delivery service Dostavista, which was founded in Russia, has raised $15 million in a Series B funding round led by Vostok New Ventures, as reported on Tuesday (Aug. 13). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Amazon In Talks To Acquire Part Of India’s Future Retail Ltd.
August 13, 2019

As Amazon moves to strengthen its physical retail presence in India, the eCommerce retailer is reportedly in late-stage discussions to acquire up to 10 percent of Future Retail Ltd. The Indian supermarket firm is looking for a roughly 20 billion rupee valuation from Amazon for...

Regulation
FCA Agrees To 18-Month SCA Implementation Timeframe
August 13, 2019

The Financial Conduct Authority said Tuesday (Aug. 13) that it has agreed to a phased implementation of the Strong Customer Authentication (SCA) rules slated to start taking effect beginning next month. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Delivery
Wish They All Could Be California Bots
August 13, 2019

The word “California” never fails to conjure up a mental image, though that will vary from person to person – some will think sun and sand, others will think movie stars, while still others will think internet startups. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Why Faster Checkout Could Be The Key To Boosting Retail App Adoption
August 13, 2019

In June, Costco launched a revamped digital membership app that allows members to use its mobile device rather than flashing a physical card upon entry and during checkout. Convenient? Yes. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...