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Best Buy Plans To Buy GreatCall For $800M
August 17, 2018

To continue to tap into the connected-home market, Best Buy plans to purchase GreatCall, Inc. for $800 million. The retailer expects that the deal will close by the end of the third quarter, Bloomberg reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Kohl’s Expands Amazon Returns To 21 Additional Stores
August 17, 2018

Kohl’s has expanded its partnership with Amazon, launching Amazon return stations throughout its Milwaukee stores. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

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JCPenney Shares Plunge After Forecast Worsens
August 17, 2018

After reporting a weaker forecast and higher losses, JCPenney saw its shares fall more than 27 percent. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our...

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Retail Pulse: Google Mulls Chicago Flagship; Sam’s Club Repurposed For eCommerce
August 17, 2018

It’s not uncommon for online brands to open brick-and-mortar stores, and it seems that Google may be the latest digitally native brand to take the plunge into offline retail. The company is reportedly looking to bring a two-story flagship store to the Windy City, according...

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Amazon Faces New Competition In India
August 17, 2018

While Amazon and Walmart are competing for eCommerce dominance in India, they might be overlooking a key rival in the country: Mukesh Ambani, the country’s richest man. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Workspace Sharing Startups The New Favorite With B2B Investors
August 17, 2018

B2B FinTech is undoubtedly a hot spot for venture capitalists (VCs) this year. However, this summer, a different kind of B2B startup has captured investors’ attention. Workspace sharing firms, particularly across Asia, have landed major funding rounds in recent months. This week, the largest investment...

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Deutsche Finalizes Sale Of Corporate Services Biz
August 17, 2018

Deutsche Bank’s Global Transaction Banking (GTB) division has completed the sale of its corporate services business, reports in Verdict.co.uk said on Thursday (Aug. 16). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Thomson Reuters Steps Into Mobile SMB Accounting
August 17, 2018

Thomson Reuters is stepping into the world of mobile small business accounting with the launch of a new app, OnBalance Express. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Relias Teams Up For Healthcare Payroll, Workforce Management
August 17, 2018

Human services technology provider DATIS HR Cloud has announced in a press release a partnership with Relias to provide a more holistic workforce management experience for healthcare organizations. The integration of the two solutions will enable their clients to boost visibility, and provide control over...