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XPO’s Spinoff Highlights eCommerce’s Logistics Transformation  

XPO’s Spinoff Highlights eCommerce’s Logistics Transformation  
XPO’s Spinoff Highlights eCommerce’s Logistics Transformation  
March 18, 2021  |  eCommerce

The great digital shift is poised to bring logistics into the fully digital age, where high tech shaves seconds off of warehouse activities – ultimately...

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Second GameStop Hearing Focuses On Experts Over Usual Suspects
Second GameStop Hearing Focuses On Experts Over Usual Suspects
March 17, 2021  |  Markets

Welcome to GameStop on Capitol Hill, round two. Maxine Waters, the chairwoman of the House Financial Services Committee, told the gathering Wednesday morning (March 17)...

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QSR Group Targets Young, Health-Conscious Consumers
QSR Group Targets Young, Health-Conscious Consumers
March 17, 2021  |  Restaurant innovation

Over the last year, quick-service restaurant (QSR) chains have been noting two major shifts in consumers’ appetites: increased interest in “wholesome” foods and in indulgent...

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Regulation And Competition From Banks Roils Australian BNPL Market
Regulation And Competition From Banks Roils Australian BNPL Market
March 17, 2021  |  Buy Now Pay Later

There’s no shortage of intriguing and successful players in the burgeoning buy now, pay later (BNPL) market. Afterpay, Affirm, PayPal and Klarna are just a...

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Just A Little Taste: Grocery Sampling Makes A Cautious Comeback
Just A Little Taste: Grocery Sampling Makes A Cautious Comeback
March 17, 2021  |  Retail

In the pre-COVID age, offering in-store free samples to grocery shoppers was one of the most effective ways to push the adoption of new products....

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FanDuel Sports Betting Platform Focuses On Faster Payouts, Fraud Prevention
FanDuel Sports Betting Platform Focuses On Faster Payouts, Fraud Prevention
March 17, 2021  |  Faster Payments

Sports might have been sidelined by COVID-19 in 2020, but online sports betting was not. In fact, Flutter, the parent company of FanDuel — one...

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Even Sotheby’s Is Pushing NFTs To The Mainstream?
Even Sotheby’s Is Pushing NFTs To The Mainstream?
March 16, 2021  |  eCommerce

One of the best ways for new technology to gain mainstream acceptance is to get a stamp of approval from a trusted brand, from a...

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Pandemic-Native Microbakeries Use Social Media To Attract At-Home Consumers
Pandemic-Native Microbakeries Use Social Media To Attract At-Home Consumers
March 16, 2021  |  Social Commerce

Just two months into the pandemic, in May 2020, Instagram announced Instagram Shop, whereby businesses can sell directly through their Instagram accounts. The feature unveiled...

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Why Livestreaming Has Drawn Regulatory Scrutiny In China
Why Livestreaming Has Drawn Regulatory Scrutiny In China
March 16, 2021  |  Social Commerce

China’s market regulator, the State Administration of Market Regulation (SAMR), has been incredibly active of late, with a newfound interest in everything from the conduct...

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