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Starbucks Invests In Italian Bakery Princi
Starbucks Invests In Italian Bakery Princi
July 18, 2016  |  Investments

Aiming to increase its upscale offerings, coffee chain giant Starbucks announced last week that it is investing in Princi, the Italian boutique bakery and café, known...

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New York Uber Drivers Create Labor Group
New York Uber Drivers Create Labor Group
May 03, 2016  |  Regulation

Uber’s loss in a class-action lawsuit filed by its drivers in California and Massachusetts has opened a new can of worms for the ride-hailing company. The latest...

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New Rules Loom Over Illicit And Terrorist Financing
New Rules Loom Over Illicit And Terrorist Financing
December 02, 2015  |  News

In a step to codify and certify the fight against terrorism – specifically efforts to block funding steered to terrorists and money laundering activities –...

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Is Macy’s Selling Its Largest Store?
Is Macy’s Selling Its Largest Store?
August 27, 2015  |  News

Macy’s largest store at its iconic Herald Square building might soon be listed on the Manhattan real estate market. The decision to consider and evaluate...

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Blossoming Flower Delivery Startup Plants New Roots In NY
Blossoming Flower Delivery Startup Plants New Roots In NY
July 20, 2015  |  Merchant Innovation

Brooklyn’s lovebirds, well-wishers and the like gained a new option for their flower delivery needs last week, when on-demand flower delivery startup UrbanStems expanded to include...

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Delivery Wars: Postmates To Deliver Under An Hour For $1
Delivery Wars: Postmates To Deliver Under An Hour For $1
June 26, 2015  |  Merchant Innovation

Postmates, a San Francisco-based startup, just closed an $80 million Series D round led by Tiger Global Management, wrote Co-Founder and CEO Bastian Lehmann on...

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Hackers Take A Bite Out Of Eataly’s Payment Data
Hackers Take A Bite Out Of Eataly’s Payment Data
June 10, 2015  |  News

The payment information of patrons who frequented Eataly’s New York City retail location earlier this year may have been compromised by a data breach, the...

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Uber Service Hits A Wall In The Hamptons
Uber Service Hits A Wall In The Hamptons
June 08, 2015  |  News

Customers of the ride-sharing company in the town of East Hampton, New York, received an unexpected email late last week (June 5) informing them of...

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