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Ex-Wirecard CEO Defends Regulators, Refuses To Answer German Parliament’s Questions

Ex-Wirecard CEO Defends Regulators, Refuses To Answer German Parliament’s Questions
Ex-Wirecard CEO Defends Regulators, Refuses To Answer German Parliament’s Questions
November 19, 2020  |  Security & Fraud

Former Wirecard CEO Markus Braun doesn’t blame regulators or German politicians for the events that led to Wirecard’s demise in a global scandal earlier this year,...

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Smart Glasses: Amazon Introduces 2nd Gen Echo Frames Powered By Alexa
Smart Glasses: Amazon Introduces 2nd Gen Echo Frames Powered By Alexa
November 19, 2020  |  Amazon

Amazon is releasing its second generation of Echo Frames smart glasses to the general public, after offering the Alexa-powered eyeglasses by invitation only last year....

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Grocery Roundup: Ahold Delhaize Acquisition, Another Toilet Paper Rush And A SNAP Explosion
Grocery Roundup: Ahold Delhaize Acquisition, Another Toilet Paper Rush And A SNAP Explosion
November 19, 2020  |  Retail

The biggest grocery shopping weekend of the year is upon us, as it will be the last weekend before the Thanksgiving holiday. Though, as PYMNTS’ recent data have...

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Macy’s Troubles Continue; Digital Focus Leads To Cautious Optimism For Q4
Macy’s Troubles Continue; Digital Focus Leads To Cautious Optimism For Q4
November 19, 2020  |  Retail

The headwinds facing Macy’s pandemic-driven downturn recovery have been well-documented. Falling foot traffic at malls and a general department store category malaise are just two...

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Walgreens Launches New Loyalty Program, Ups Same-Day Service
Walgreens Launches New Loyalty Program, Ups Same-Day Service
November 19, 2020  |  Retail

Deerfield, Illinois-based pharmacy chain Walgreens has launched a revamped customer loyalty program, myWalgreens, which promises its customers new benefits as the company closes down its...

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Affirm’s IPO Filing Shows Narrowing Losses, Surging GMV And BNPL’s Growing Appeal
Affirm’s IPO Filing Shows Narrowing Losses, Surging GMV And BNPL’s Growing Appeal
November 19, 2020  |  Buy Now Pay Later

Affirm has become just one of several FinTechs and platform companies to file for an initial public offering (IPO), revealing in an SEC filing known as...

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Weekly U.S. Jobless Claims Rise Slightly To 742,000 Even As Many Face Losing Benefits
Weekly U.S. Jobless Claims Rise Slightly To 742,000 Even As Many Face Losing Benefits
November 19, 2020  |  Economy

New jobless claims ticked upwards last week, with 742,000 people filing for benefits while COVID-19 cases continued to accelerate in the U.S.   Get the Full...

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Visa, NFL Team Up For Cashless Super Bowl
Visa, NFL Team Up For Cashless Super Bowl
November 19, 2020  |  Digital Payments

Visa will be working with the National Football League (NFL) on fully digital, cashless payments for the Super Bowl, a press release says. Get the...

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PayPal Customers Can Now Fundraise Up To $20K
PayPal Customers Can Now Fundraise Up To $20K
November 19, 2020  |  Payment Methods

PayPal has rolled out new enhancements to its Giving platform as a way to boost crowdfunding and charity donations, a press release says. Get the...

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