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Tech Center: EU’s Capital City Grows Tech Reputation
February 10, 2017

Belgium’s capital city is becoming known for more than just housing major international institutions like EU Parliament, EU Commission and NATO. The region is also home to an active and fast-growing startup scene. In this week’s Tech Center tracker, Patrick Lastennet, director of business development...

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Rocky Start For Lyst As Senior Staff Depart
February 10, 2017

A large number of senior management recently left fashion startup Lyst, according to Business Insider. Over the past four months, an overwhelming total of 10 senior team members have left for other opportunities. Between October through February, these employees included the CMO Christian Woolfenden, Lead Data Scientist Eddie...

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Snapbot Sends Seattle Residents Into A Frenzy
February 10, 2017

Seattle locals dropped everything once word started to spread online that the yellow vending “Snapbot” was spotted at Dick’s Drive-In restaurant. It didn’t take long before a massive line formed, with people waiting an hour or more to get a pair of the much-coveted Spectacles....

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Madison Reed Announces New Funding And CMO
February 10, 2017

Called by some the Warby Parker of hair color, Madison Reed has announced $13 million in new venture capital funding and a newly hired CMO. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Department Store Outlook Grim For 2017
February 10, 2017

It looks like more bad news for the U.S. department store sector. After a subpar holiday shopping season, research firm Moody’s announced that it had revised down its forecast for the sector’s operating income. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Alibaba Defends Itself Against Counterfeit Accusations
February 10, 2017

Alibaba Group Holding has alleged that an intellectual property (IP) agency was filing false complaints against vendors on its eCommerce platforms, calling for a boycott of the agency. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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CEO Identity Crisis For Honest Company?
February 10, 2017

The rumor mill has been churning over at Honest Company, according to a few inside sources as reported by Recode this week. 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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Shopify Won’t Pull Breitbart Products, CEO Says
February 10, 2017

Silicon Valley tech executives have been some of the most vocal opponents of President Donald Trump and his administration since the early campaign trail (with the notable exception of Peter Thiel). Recently, Uber CEO Travis Kalanick announced he would be stepping down from his position...

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Matterport, Google Bring VR To Mobile Web
February 10, 2017

California-based immersive media platform and technology company Matterport recently announced that WebVR is now supported on Google Daydream-ready phones — including Google’s Pixel, the Moto Z and the Huawei Mate Pro 9. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...