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Digital Tools Go for Gold at Paris Summer Olympics
Digital Tools Go for Gold at Paris Summer Olympics
April 17, 2024  |  Technology

As the 100-day countdown to the 2024 Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games begins, anticipation is not just limited to the athletic feats but also the digital innovations...

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JCPenney Launches Rewards and Credit Program
JCPenney Launches Rewards and Credit Program
April 17, 2024  |  Loyalty & Rewards

JCPenney has debuted its Rewards and Credit Program, a free loyalty program for customers. “Last year, JCPenney announced a $1 billion reinvestment plan to further...

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Consumers Switch to Cheaper Retailers but Hesitant to Leave Grocers
Consumers Switch to Cheaper Retailers but Hesitant to Leave Grocers
April 17, 2024  |  Retail

Shoppers who are willing to leave their favorite retailers in search for better prices are hesitant to make the same kinds of changes when it...

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Finix Launches Tool to Onboard Merchants for Payment Acceptance
Finix Launches Tool to Onboard Merchants for Payment Acceptance
April 17, 2024  |  B2B Payments

Full-stack payment processor Finix has launched a solution that allows businesses to onboard merchants for payment acceptance in a streamlined way.  The new Merchant Underwriting solution also ensures...

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Fiserv Debuts Restaurant Kiosks as Self-Service Gains Ground
Fiserv Debuts Restaurant Kiosks as Self-Service Gains Ground
April 17, 2024  |  ResTech

Payments firm Fiserv has debuted a self-service solution for the restaurant industry. The company’s new Clover Kiosk — and an enhanced 24-inch Clover Kitchen Display System —...

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This Week in Web3: Bitcoin Halving, Stablecoins, Bankman-Fried
This Week in Web3: Bitcoin Halving, Stablecoins, Bankman-Fried
April 17, 2024  |  Blockchain

The bitcoin halving is imminent, and crypto is on everyone’s mind this week. That’s because the technical event, which happens every four years and serves...

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Recurly Adds New Dashboards to Subscription Management Platform
Recurly Adds New Dashboards to Subscription Management Platform
April 17, 2024  |  Subscriptions

Subscription management firm Recurly has added new dashboard reports to its platform. The reports have built-in benchmarks based on trends of more than 60 million subscribers on...

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Tired of Cutbacks, Shoppers Demand Affordable Luxuries From Mass-Market Retailers
Tired of Cutbacks, Shoppers Demand Affordable Luxuries From Mass-Market Retailers
April 17, 2024  |  Retail

After years of being conservative in their spending in response to ongoing economic challenges, shoppers are looking for ways that they can feel more indulgent...

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Mercury Expands Into Consumer Banking With Mercury Personal
Mercury Expands Into Consumer Banking With Mercury Personal
April 17, 2024  |  Banking

Startup-focused banking FinTech Mercury is getting into the consumer banking business. The company has launched Mercury Personal, designed to help builders in the tech sector optimize their money,...

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