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Faster Payments Council Taps Walmart Exec As New Executive Director

Faster Payments Council Taps Walmart Exec As New Executive Director
Faster Payments Council Taps Walmart Exec As New Executive Director
March 25, 2020  |  Personnel

The U.S. Faster Payments Council (FPC), a membership organization dedicated to swift payments, has named industry veteran Reed Luhtanen as its executive director, according to an...

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Uber Files Federal Suit Against LA Over Data Demands
Uber Files Federal Suit Against LA Over Data Demands
March 25, 2020  |  Ridesharing

In an unexpected twist for a tech company, Uber has filed a federal lawsuit against the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), one that has...

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The $2T Stimulus Phase 3: Everything You Need To Know 
The $2T Stimulus Phase 3: Everything You Need To Know 
March 25, 2020  |  Coronavirus

The deal is done — in the Senate anyway — and the $2 trillion Phase 3 coronavirus relief package will face a vote shortly after...

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FinTech Veteran Dan Henry Tapped To Lead Green Dot
FinTech Veteran Dan Henry Tapped To Lead Green Dot
March 25, 2020  |  Personnel

Branchless bank and FinTech Green Dot has reported that Dan Henry will step in as its new president and CEO, and will also join the...

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eCommerce Helped Nike Mitigate Lost Sales In China
eCommerce Helped Nike Mitigate Lost Sales In China
March 25, 2020  |  Retail

After the COVID-19 outbreak, business for Nike Inc. has bounced back in China. The brand was also able to help mitigate lost sales with eCommerce...

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Retail Brands Abandon Clothing Orders Amid Drop In Demand
Retail Brands Abandon Clothing Orders Amid Drop In Demand
March 25, 2020  |  Retail

Retailers are halting and calling off attire orders as Western shoppers remain in their residences and shops close because of the coronavirus pandemic. The move...

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US Gov Reaches Historic $2T Deal On Coronavirus Stimulus Bill
US Gov Reaches Historic $2T Deal On Coronavirus Stimulus Bill
March 25, 2020  |  Coronavirus

Leaders in Washington reached an agreement Wednesday morning (March 25) on a $2 trillion bill to rescue the economy, the largest economic stimulus package in...

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India’s Quarantine Prompts Walmart’s Flipkart To Halt Operations
India’s Quarantine Prompts Walmart’s Flipkart To Halt Operations
March 25, 2020  |  Coronavirus

Walmart’s Flipkart has stopped all services in India as the government orders people to stay inside for at least three weeks due to the coronavirus,...

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Discounts Kickstart Economy As China Reopens, Urging People To Spend
Discounts Kickstart Economy As China Reopens, Urging People To Spend
March 25, 2020  |  Coronavirus

Businesses are offering steep discounts to encourage people to spend as China starts to reopen for business following the coronavirus pandemic that put the country...

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