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Macy’s Requires Appointments To Visit Santa Claus
Macy’s Requires Appointments To Visit Santa Claus
November 20, 2017  |  Retail

Retailer Macy’s is looking to have a more structured Christmas this year, with reservations to see Santa Claus this holiday season being required for the...

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The New York Subway’s Better Digital Ticket To Ride
The New York Subway’s Better Digital Ticket To Ride
November 02, 2017  |  Mastercard

New York City commuters – arguably the most on-the-go demographic in the United States – do not want to wait for anything. Which means the inefficient, rush-hour...

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Alipay Coming To US Taxis In Verifone Deal
Alipay Coming To US Taxis In Verifone Deal
October 18, 2017  |  Payment Methods

Payment services company Verifone and digital payment service Alipay, owned by China’s Alibaba, announced Tuesday (Oct. 17) they have formed a partnership that will bring the Alipay...

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Walmart Pushes Same-Day Delivery With Parcel
Walmart Pushes Same-Day Delivery With Parcel
October 03, 2017  |  Retail

According to a news report from CBNC, Walmart is pushing full-speed-ahead with its same-day delivery plans in New York City, and has acquired local startup and...

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New York City Cashless Tolls May Spawn Congestion Pricing
New York City Cashless Tolls May Spawn Congestion Pricing
August 28, 2017  |  Payment Methods

New York City will have nine crossings void of tollbooths and tellers, relying solely on sensors and cameras to charge drivers, the majority of which...

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Alipay And Yelp Partner To Give Chinese Travelers Access To Reviews
Alipay And Yelp Partner To Give Chinese Travelers Access To Reviews
August 16, 2017  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

Alipay, the Chinese digital payment arm of Alibaba, announced news that it has teamed up with online review website Yelp to bring Yelp’s local content...

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While Global Retail Expansion Cools, U.S. Remains Leader Of The Pack
While Global Retail Expansion Cools, U.S. Remains Leader Of The Pack
May 22, 2017  |  Retail

A new study has found that retail global expansion has lost some steam, and while the United States remains the most active, Europe is now...

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Startup Maple Being Sold To UK’s Deliveroo
Startup Maple Being Sold To UK’s Deliveroo
May 09, 2017  |  Retail

Maple, the food delivery company in New York, has shuttered its doors as of Monday (May 8). According to a report, the startup, which blasted...

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