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Sports Concessions, Dunkin’ To Test Mastercard Checkout-Free System
September 23, 2020

As merchants attempt to fulfill the demands of customers for expediency and less person-to-person contact, Dunkin’ and sports venue hospitality stands are experimenting with a new Mastercard checkout-free payment technology, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Today’s Top Retail News: Nike CEO Touts Digital; KKR Purchases 1-800 Contacts
September 23, 2020

In today’s top retail news: Nike’s CEO touts digital commerce as the “new normal,” KKR will acquire 1-800 Contacts, and Amazon is launching its Climate Pledge Friendly program to call out sustainable products. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Disneyland Pushes For A Green Light To Reopen With Advanced Safety Measures
September 23, 2020

Hit harder than most U.S. states by COVID-19, California has been comparatively slower to reopen. So slow, in fact, that Walt Disney Co. has lent its loud and powerful voice to increasing calls that the state allow Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Park to reopen. Get...

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Amazon Rolls Out ‘Climate Pledge Friendly’ Program
September 23, 2020

To help make it simple for consumers to find and buy more sustainable items, Amazon has unveiled its new Climate Pledge Friendly program. Shoppers will now see the Climate Pledge Friendly label on more than 25,000 items, showing that the products have at least one...

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SMB Profile: Looking Forward To Christmas In Connecticut
September 23, 2020

Like all the towns on the Connecticut shoreline, Guilford is centered around a village green. On its north side stands a picture-postcard, white-steepled church. To the east is another church and spire, this one made of carved granite taken from the local quarries. On its...

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Nike CEO: Digital Is The New Normal
September 23, 2020

Nike’s earnings call on Tuesday (Sept. 22), in which it set a new standard for companies capitalizing on the digital-first economy, just might have had the quote of the year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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KKR Agrees To Purchase 1-800 Contacts From AEA Investors
September 23, 2020

1-800 Contacts unveiled a deal through which investment firm KKR will buy the company from AEA Investors, according to a Wednesday (Sept. 23) announcement, which noted that financial terms of the arrangement were not made public. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Amazon Launches Prime Day; Walmart Counters
September 22, 2020

In addition to their joint desire to dominate the whole U.S. paycheck, Amazon and Walmart are trying to dominate October. Several credible sources reported on Tuesday (Sept. 22) that the long-postponed Prime Day will be now be held Oct. 13-14. Walmart countered with an announcement...

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Walmart Uses Drones To Deliver COVID-19 Test Kits
September 22, 2020

COVID-19 test kits may soon start dropping from the sky onto driveways, backyards and sidewalks in Las Vegas as Walmart takes development of its drone-delivery program to the next level. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...