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NEW DATA: Retail Kiosks — The Next Billion-Dollar Industry
NEW DATA: Retail Kiosks — The Next Billion-Dollar Industry
January 16, 2018  |  Vending Machines

One might just call this the age of unattended retail. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Learning Lessons In International Education Payments
Learning Lessons In International Education Payments
January 16, 2018  |  Cross Border Commerce

At 33 percent, Florida Institute of Technology’s international student population is higher than any other U.S. university. Accommodating those students includes managing the friction associated...

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PayPal Processes $8.5 Billion In 2017 Donations
PayPal Processes $8.5 Billion In 2017 Donations
January 15, 2018  |  Payment Methods

More than $1 billion was donated to charities and nonprofits via the PayPal platform over the holidays, marking a milestone for the company, PayPal announced...

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China Cracks Down On Alt Crypto Trading Platforms
China Cracks Down On Alt Crypto Trading Platforms
January 15, 2018  |  Regulation

China steps up its regulation of cryptocurrency trading by going after online platforms and mobile apps. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Data Dive: The Reworked, Reversed, Reconsidered Edition
Data Dive: The Reworked, Reversed, Reconsidered Edition
January 15, 2018  |  Data Dive

Louis Brandeis, arguably the most quotable judge in the history of the United States Supreme Court, had his doubts about spontaneous acts of brilliance. Get...

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Virtual Fitting Room Startup Raises $55M
Virtual Fitting Room Startup Raises $55M
January 15, 2018  |  Retail

To help develop its technology to drive online clothes purchases through recommendations, a startup that uses machine learning to help pair consumers with clothes that...

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Mall Stores Seek ‘Under-The-Radar’ Closures
Mall Stores Seek ‘Under-The-Radar’ Closures
January 15, 2018  |  Retail

To avoid publicity, retail stores in U.S. malls are closing without a formal announcement or honoring the length of their leases, CNBC reported. Get the...

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Closing The Loop Between Food Stamps And Food On The Table
Closing The Loop Between Food Stamps And Food On The Table
January 15, 2018  |  data enablers

There’s a disconnect between food stamps and the people who need them. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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NA-KD, Swedish eCommerce Fashion Outfit, Grabs $45M In Series B
NA-KD, Swedish eCommerce Fashion Outfit, Grabs $45M In Series B
January 15, 2018  |  Retail

Swedish fashion eCommerce firm NA-KD has raised $45 million in a Series B funding round. Of those funds, reports TechCrunch, is $5 million that comes...

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