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Consumers Are Slow to Adopt Mobile Wallets for Store Payments
Consumers Are Slow to Adopt Mobile Wallets for Store Payments
April 26, 2024  |  Mobile Wallets

Consumers are using mobile wallets more, but it is taking a while for them to grow accustomed to utilizing the technology to pay in stores,...

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Walmart Grows Omnichannel Capabilities for Shoppers ‘Seeking Convenience’
Walmart Grows Omnichannel Capabilities for Shoppers ‘Seeking Convenience’
April 26, 2024  |  Retail

Walmart has been expanding its omnichannel capabilities across its three segments: Walmart U.S., Walmart International and Sam’s Club. The company’s people and technology are dedicated...

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Trove CEO: Consumers Look to Brands for Streamlined Resale Experiences
Trove CEO: Consumers Look to Brands for Streamlined Resale Experiences
April 26, 2024  |  Retail

Tired of proverbially picking their way through online resale marketplaces, consumers are looking for more streamlined secondhand shopping experiences that more closely resemble the ease...

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44% of Consumers Need Multiple Prompts for Card-Linked Offers
44% of Consumers Need Multiple Prompts for Card-Linked Offers
April 26, 2024  |  Consumer Insights

Card-linked offers — those special promotions designed to encourage consumers to use their credit and debit cards at specific locations or for specific items —...

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California Uber Drivers Reap $1 Billion in Benefits Since 2020
California Uber Drivers Reap $1 Billion in Benefits Since 2020
April 26, 2024  |  Gig Economy

Uber says it has made an investment exceeding $1 billion in benefits for its California drivers and couriers since 2020. This investment is aimed at...

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Meta’s $35 Billion Bet on AI Fuels the Tech Arms Race
Meta’s $35 Billion Bet on AI Fuels the Tech Arms Race
April 26, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

Meta announced a $35 billion investment in artificial intelligence (AI) for this year, signaling an aggressive push in the escalating tech arms race. This colossal...

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Iris Partners With Amazon Business on Procurement for UK Schools
Iris Partners With Amazon Business on Procurement for UK Schools
April 26, 2024  |  Partnerships

Iris Software Group has launched an integration with Amazon Business that will help schools in the United Kingdom streamline and automate their purchasing process.  This integration will...

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Real Madrid, Ouro Deal Nets Big Wins in Financial Innovation
Real Madrid, Ouro Deal Nets Big Wins in Financial Innovation
April 26, 2024  |  Partnerships

In today’s digital age, the combination of innovative financial products and a loyal, international fanbase holds the potential for significant market disruption. The recent collaboration...

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ByteDance Says It ‘Doesn’t Have Any Plan to Sell TikTok’
ByteDance Says It ‘Doesn’t Have Any Plan to Sell TikTok’
April 26, 2024  |  Social Commerce

ByteDance reportedly will not sell its U.S. TikTok business, even if it loses its legal battle in the United States. The company said late Thursday (April 25) in...

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