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Why Spring Break Is Getting Cheaper
March 08, 2016

While more college students are choosing to work for Habitat for Humanity or teach English in a foreign country for one week in March, there are still plenty of young adult thrill-seekers who want a “traditional” spring break experience. Fortunately, for them, spring break trips...

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Why Are B&M Media Stores Surging In The UK?
March 08, 2016

First, Napster and peer-to-peer music sharing were said to have murdered physical music and movie sales in cold blood. Then, iTunes and Amazon became the culprits du jour. However, a new study might exonerate any and all suspects based on evidence that shows physical music...

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China Drops Growth Target For 2016
March 08, 2016

Predicting economic growth in a global economy is a game best reserved for only the most experienced of analysts. Given that China just released its second economic growth target in its modern history, few can accuse the People’s Republic of firing from the hip. Get...

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SoftBank Splitting Off Domestic Mobile Business
March 08, 2016

Japan’s SoftBank Group Corp. said on Monday (March 7) that it will split its mobile business from its overseas operations, which includes a significant stake in U.S.-based firm Sprint, The Wall Street Journal reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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In China, Food (Delivery) For Thought
March 07, 2016

In China, at least, a hero ain’t nothing but a sandwich. 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 Today. By completing...

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Adidas Sets Goal For 3,000 More Chinese Stores
March 07, 2016

There’s no bigger vehicle for fear-mongering in retail than scary tales about the downturn of China’s economy. Maybe that’s why Adidas doesn’t seem to have listened to the recent news when announcing its expansion plans for the country. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Powa Technologies Sold — And Split
March 04, 2016

Powa Technologies, a payments startup based in the United Kingdom, is being carved up. 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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Uber’s Pakistan Push And Motorcyle Side Gig
March 04, 2016

Uber is further strengthening its presence in the Southeast Asian region with the launch of its ride-hailing service in Lahore, Pakistan. 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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In Africa, eCommerce Is Suddenly Big Bucks
March 03, 2016

In a huge investment coup for an African company, representing one of the largest technology company fundraising tallies on the continent, Africa Internet Group has garnered €225 million from a series of investors. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...