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Texting Connections: Companies Drive Conversations Into Conversions, Vibes Says 
Texting Connections: Companies Drive Conversations Into Conversions, Vibes Says 
August 17, 2023  |  Retail

In today’s economy, retailers are on a perpetual quest to connect with their consumers in more meaningful ways. In this pursuit, the focus has shifted...

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JPMorgan: Embedded Payments Build New Business Models That Challenge Competitive Norms
JPMorgan: Embedded Payments Build New Business Models That Challenge Competitive Norms
August 17, 2023  |  Payment Methods

In the darkest days of the pandemic, businesses scrambled to confront supply chain pressures and meet consumers on their mobile devices. Get the Full Story...

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Kath McLay to Replace Retiring Judith McKenna as Walmart International CEO
Kath McLay to Replace Retiring Judith McKenna as Walmart International CEO
August 16, 2023  |  Walmart

Walmart has announced major leadership changes within the company, with Judith McKenna, the president and CEO of Walmart International, set to retire after 27 years with the...

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More Than 500 Scam Tokens Detected on Coinbase’s Base Blockchain
More Than 500 Scam Tokens Detected on Coinbase’s Base Blockchain
August 16, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

More than 500 scam tokens have reportedly been deployed by developers on Base, the new blockchain launched by crypto exchange Coinbase. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Aleph Launches Dedicated Unit for Cross-Border Payments and Credit Underwriting
Aleph Launches Dedicated Unit for Cross-Border Payments and Credit Underwriting
August 16, 2023  |  Cross-border Payments

Aleph, a global enabler of digital advertising, has launched Aleph Payments, a dedicated unit aimed at simplifying cross-border payments and credit underwriting. Get the Full Story...

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Predictions That Student Loans Would Impact Target’s Earnings May Have Hit the Bull’s-Eye
Predictions That Student Loans Would Impact Target’s Earnings May Have Hit the Bull’s-Eye
August 16, 2023  |  Loans

The retailer’s strategy of appealing to millennials may be backfiring as the generation prepares to lose spending power to student loan repayments.   Get the Full...

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OpenAI Acquires Consumer-Facing AI Specialist Global Illumination
OpenAI Acquires Consumer-Facing AI Specialist Global Illumination
August 16, 2023  |  artificial intelligence

OpenAI has acquired Global Illumination, a firm it says has been leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to build “creative tools, infrastructure and digital experiences.” Get the Full Story...

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Apple’s 1 Billion Subscribers Show Power of Ecosystems Driving Customer Loyalty
Apple’s 1 Billion Subscribers Show Power of Ecosystems Driving Customer Loyalty
August 16, 2023  |  Subscription Commerce

Retail subscription commerce has become increasingly popular, with more consumers asking for easier ways to seek out new content and services in a curated environment....

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Ledger and PayPal Partner to Simplify Crypto Transactions
Ledger and PayPal Partner to Simplify Crypto Transactions
August 16, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

Ledger, a provider of products and services for handling digital assets, has partnered with PayPal to offer a convenient and secure way for new users to...

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