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Retail
Will Medical Services Be Pharmacies’ Secret Weapon?
April 12, 2019

The U.S. faces a physical shortage today that some are predicting will turn into a crisis over the course of the next decade. According to a report by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), the country will see a scarcity of 46,000-130,000 physicians by...

Retail
Wegmans To Open In Brooklyn; Whole Foods Brings Eateries To 500th Store
April 12, 2019

Grocery retailers are opening new stores in cities that aren’t only designed as places for consumers to pick up their weekly groceries: They’re turning them into culinary destinations with eateries as well as features designed for city living. Wegmans, for instance, is opening a store...

Retail
Moving Startups Think Outside The (Cardboard) Box
April 12, 2019

Some entrepreneurs are inspired to create businesses stemming from their jobs. Wesley Rankin founded HiveBoxx, which rents out durable plastic boxes, based on his own experience at work. As a real estate agent, he noticed a “great opportunity to improve the moving experience,” Rankin told...

Retail
J.Crew Mulls Madewell IPO
April 12, 2019

As J.Crew seeks to keep up the momentum of its Madewell apparel business, among other priorities, the retailer is exploring an initial public offering (IPO) for the brand. The offering could happen in the back half of this year, CNBC reported. Get the Full Story Complete...

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DHL Debuts Africa eShop App
April 12, 2019

To help merchants sells products to markets in Africa, DHL is rolling out its DHL Africa eShop app. The service is said to bring over 200 U.K. and U.S. retailers online in markets across Africa, according to reports. The platform is in markets such as...

International
How FinTech Firms Are Tackling Africa’s Agriculture Challenges
April 12, 2019

FinTech firms are tackling everyday challenges across Africa by digitizing payments and providing increased transparency. Cellulant’s Agrikore and Tingg Marketplace offerings, for instance, seek to take on the continent’s food struggles. Cellulant Group Co-CEO Bolaji Akinboro told PYMNTS in an interview, “We believe that this...

B2B Payments
MYOB Calls For Two-Factor Authentication Mandate
April 12, 2019

Australian small business cloud accounting company MYOB is calling for legal action to address the security risks facing small businesses, reports in CIO said on Thursday (April 11). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

B2B Payments
Sen. Warren Proposes 7 Percent Corporate Tax Law
April 12, 2019

Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Elizabeth Warren announced her vision for a revamped corporate tax law, The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday (April 11), an initiative that could raise $1 trillion over 10 years. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

B2B Payments
Cloudfloat Spreads Buy Now, Pay Later Model To B2B Commerce
April 12, 2019

Small suppliers getting paid late often struggle to make their own purchases on time, and it’s a cash flow challenge that could be addressed through the introduction of buy now, pay later models. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...