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Does Less Traffic At China’s Mall Eateries Mean There’s Less Appetite For Retail?
May 14, 2020

To get a sense of how China is re-opening, and where there are bumps in the road, look to the malls. 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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France Looks To Create Its Own Home Booking Platform
May 14, 2020

France is set to launch another battle in its war with giant U.S.-based homesharing businesses. 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, PYMNTS...

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British Merchant Group Warns Government Help Not Enough
May 10, 2020

The British Retail Consortium has said the U.K.’s financial aid measures haven’t been enough to stop a total collapse for many retailers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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As China’s Unemployment Rises, Consumer Spending Headwinds?
May 08, 2020

You’d be forgiven for being preoccupied with headlines and news stories focused on surging U.S. employment. 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...

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India Reopens Some Areas To Nonessential eCommerce, Ride-Hailing
May 04, 2020

India’s Ministry of Home Affairs has given the green light to Amazon, Flipkart, Ola, Uber and others to resume their services in some parts of the country. India is in the midst of its third lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic and has set a...

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Grab Wants Staffers To Accept Unpaid Leave, Decreased Hours
April 30, 2020

Grab Holdings Inc. has started to request that workers accept decreased hours or take a leave without pay so the company can steer clear of reducing its workforce, Bloomberg reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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WhatsApp Considers Extending Loans To Indian Users
April 29, 2020

WhatsApp in India is considering a move into credit and lending so it can extend loans to users in the country, according to a report in The Next Web on Wednesday (April 29). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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EU Reignites Efforts To Force Big Tech Transparency
April 28, 2020

EU leaders are getting ready to initiate a consultation on its Digital Services Act after pausing it in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, the Financial Times (FT) reported on Monday (April 27), citing a source with knowledge of the discussions. Get the Full Story...

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Goldman-Backed Startups Jumia, Twiga Team For Kenya Produce Delivery 
April 28, 2020

Two African startups backed by Goldman Sachs — the eCommerce platform Jumia and the B2B AgTech startup Twiga Foods — have teamed for produce delivery in Kenya. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...