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Fed: Vaccines, Relaxed Social Distancing Boost Economy, But Companies Still Have Trouble Hiring
Fed: Vaccines, Relaxed Social Distancing Boost Economy, But Companies Still Have Trouble Hiring
June 02, 2021  |  Economy

The Federal Reserve said Wednesday (June 2) that the U.S. economy grew at a moderate clip between early April and late May, according to the...

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Sezzle, Target Sign 3-Year Contract For Retailer’s Use Of BNPL Product
Sezzle, Target Sign 3-Year Contract For Retailer’s Use Of BNPL Product
June 02, 2021  |  Buy Now Pay Later

FinTech Sezzle has landed a three-year deal to provide its interest-free installment product to Target customers, Sezzle announced in a press release Wednesday (June 2)....

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Government Needs To Step Up To Combat Ransomware Attacks, Execs Say
Government Needs To Step Up To Combat Ransomware Attacks, Execs Say
June 02, 2021  |  Security & Fraud

Ransomware attacks threatening in recent weeks to interfere with the way Americans heat their homes, drive their cars and eat are among factors prompting business...

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India’s Urban Company Raises $255 Million, Values Home Service Marketplace At $2.1 Billion
India’s Urban Company Raises $255 Million, Values Home Service Marketplace At $2.1 Billion
June 02, 2021  |  Investments

Technology-powered home services marketplace Urban Company has raised $255 million in a Series F funding round that values the company at $2.1 billion, according to...

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DHL Dials Up Robotics Investment As Delivery Timeframes Shrink
DHL Dials Up Robotics Investment As Delivery Timeframes Shrink
June 02, 2021  |  Innovation

In a bid to improve speed and logistics, German courier firm DHL announced on Wednesday (June 2) that it is expanding its partnership with Locus...

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C3 CEO: Omnichannel Food Hall Creates Physical Touchpoints For Virtual Brands
C3 CEO: Omnichannel Food Hall Creates Physical Touchpoints For Virtual Brands
June 02, 2021  |  Restaurant innovation

While the ghost kitchen model gained steam during the height of the pandemic, when even the most traditional brick-and-mortar restaurants could not generate much revenue...

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Ghost Kitchens Going Global As C3 Announces $100 Million Saudi Deal
Ghost Kitchens Going Global As C3 Announces $100 Million Saudi Deal
June 02, 2021  |  Restaurant innovation

Food technology platform and restaurant company C3 announced Tuesday (June 1) that it has entered into a $100 million agreement with Saudi Arabia-based investment company WK Holding....

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The Optimistic State Of Main Street On The Road To Recovery
The Optimistic State Of Main Street On The Road To Recovery
June 01, 2021  |  SMBs

America’s small- and medium-sized businesses, particularly the mom-and-pop shops lining main streets and town centers, have shouldered through a very challenging 15 months of COVID-era...

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Supply Chain Platform project44 Raises $202 Million, Becomes Unicorn
Supply Chain Platform project44 Raises $202 Million, Becomes Unicorn
June 01, 2021  |  Investments

Supply chain technology startup project44 has closed a Series E funding round with $202 million, according to a company blog post. The company is now...

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